In psychology, coping is expending conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize or tolerate stress or conflict. The ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coping_(psychology)
cop·ing (kÅâ²pÄng) n. The top layer or course of a masonry wall, usually having a slanting upper surface to shed water; a cope. [From cope.] coping (ËkÉÊpɪŠ... http://www.thefreedictionary.com/coping