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In the scenario of spotting an animal in the forest, what is an example of a primary appraisal?
In the scenario of spotting an animal in the forest, what is an example of a primary appraisal?
- You have no coping mechanisms in the situation.
- The animal is a friendly creature.
- The animal may attack you. (correct)
- The animal might flee from you.
What is the main difference between primary and secondary appraisals?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary appraisals?
- Primary appraisal involves attributing cause and responsibility, while secondary appraisal involves assessing further events.
- Primary appraisal involves assessing further events, while secondary appraisal involves attributing cause and responsibility.
- Primary appraisal involves attributing cause and evaluating coping mechanisms, while secondary appraisal involves classifying a stimulus as positive or negative.
- Primary appraisal involves classifying a stimulus as positive or negative, while secondary appraisal involves attributing cause and evaluating coping mechanisms. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the secondary appraisal process?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the secondary appraisal process?
- Expectations about past events (correct)
- Assessment of further events
- Attribution of cause
- Evaluation of coping mechanisms
What emotion might result from appraising the forest scenario as manageable?
What emotion might result from appraising the forest scenario as manageable?
In the context of Lazarus and Alfert's study, how would you define primary appraisal?
In the context of Lazarus and Alfert's study, how would you define primary appraisal?
Which aspect of primary appraisal could lead to experiencing fear in the forest scenario?
Which aspect of primary appraisal could lead to experiencing fear in the forest scenario?
How are primary and secondary appraisals interconnected in Lazarus and Alfert's theory?
How are primary and secondary appraisals interconnected in Lazarus and Alfert's theory?
Study Notes
Appraisal Theory
- Lazarus and Alfert's study inspired various theories and studies that fall under the category of appraisal theory.
Primary Appraisal
- Primary appraisal is an immediate and basic classification of a stimulus or event as either positive or negative.
Secondary Appraisal
- Secondary appraisal involves an evaluation based on three components:
- Attribution of cause and responsibility for the stimulus or event
- Possibilities for coping in the new situation
- Expectations about further events
Example of Appraisal in Action
- Walking in the forest and spotting an animal amidst the trees:
- Primary appraisal: The animal is a threat
- Secondary appraisal:
- Attribution of cause: The animal
- Coping mechanism: Leaving the situation
- Expectations: Anticipating an attack
- Resulting emotion: Fear
- Alternative appraisal:
- Believing the animal will flee from you
- Resulting emotions: Anger or contempt
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Description
Explore the concepts of primary and secondary appraisals in appraisal theory, based on Lazarus and Alfert's studies. Learn about the immediate classification of stimuli in primary appraisal and the evaluation process involving three components in secondary appraisal.
