lazarus and susan folkmans transactional model of stress and coping DP 7 Flashcards
primary appraisal
the initial process of evaluating the nature of an incoming stressor, specifically the kind of stress it might cause. unconscious
benign positive
an initial appraisal of a stimulus as neutral or good that does not cause stress for the individual
irrelevent
an initial appraisal of a stimulus as a non-issue for the individual
stressful
an initial appraisal of a stimulus as a source of worry or emotional significance for the individual
harm\loss
a further appraisal of a stressor as having caused some damage to the individual
threat
a further appraisal of a stressor as potentially causing damage to the individual in the future
challenge
a further appraisal of a stressor as potentially providing a positive opportunity for growth or change for the individual
secondary appraisal
the process of evaluating the resources required and available in order to cope with a stressor
coping
the process of dealing with a stressor
subjective
something which is based on or influenced by personal feelings or preferences
strengths lazarus model
generalised to population because it was tested on humans
includes subjective nature
limitations lazarus model
ignore biological concepts
