A Psychological Model of Stress (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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Who developed the transactional model of stress and coping in 1984?
Who developed the transactional model of stress and coping in 1984?
Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman
Why is the model termed 'transactional'?
Why is the model termed 'transactional'?
It focuses on interaction between event & person
What is the main purpose of primary appraisal?
What is the main purpose of primary appraisal?
To determine if an event is significant
When is an event categorised as irrelevant in primary appraisal?
When is an event categorised as irrelevant in primary appraisal?
When it has no implications for wellbeing
What distinguishes a threat appraisal from a harm/loss appraisal?
What distinguishes a threat appraisal from a harm/loss appraisal?
Threat anticipates future harm
Which emotions characterise a challenge appraisal?
Which emotions characterise a challenge appraisal?
Eagerness, excitement, exhilaration
What does secondary appraisal focus on?
What does secondary appraisal focus on?
Available resources & coping strategies
What happens when coping resources are judged as inadequate?
What happens when coping resources are judged as inadequate?
Stress is heightened
Which is a strength of the transactional model?
Which is a strength of the transactional model?
It explains why individuals respond differently
Which is a limitation of the transactional model?
Which is a limitation of the transactional model?
It ignores physiological variations