psychological process dp8

Question 1

primary appraisal

Answer 1

• recognition of a potentially stressful situation

- assesses the situation (challenge, harm, loss)

Question 2

secondary appraisal

Answer 2

• Where the person considers what options are available to them
• assesses the available resources
• external - support networks/money
• internal - character or personality

Question 3

coping mechanisms

Answer 3

• an approach to manage the stressor
• emotion focused (how do I change my mindset)
• problem focused (what can I do)