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Fabian Vallejo
on Dec 27, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor?
A) Ava decides to quit her job because her employer is so unpleasant.
B) Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat.
C) Mekhi weighs his options on dealing with the bully who is harassing him.
D) Sophia decides to get a divorce because her husband is cheating on her.
Primary Appraisal
An individual's initial assessment of the significance of an event as positive, neutral, or negative, influencing the subsequent response to that event.
Stressor
Any event or situation that triggers stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope.
- Explain the role of appraisal in stress perception and its consequences.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of appraisal in stress perception and its consequences.