7 Questions
In the scenario of spotting an animal in the forest, what is an example of a primary appraisal?
The animal may attack you.
What is the main difference between primary and secondary appraisals?
Primary appraisal involves classifying a stimulus as positive or negative, while secondary appraisal involves attributing cause and evaluating coping mechanisms.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the secondary appraisal process?
Expectations about past events
What emotion might result from appraising the forest scenario as manageable?
Anger
In the context of Lazarus and Alfert's study, how would you define primary appraisal?
Immediate classification of a stimulus as positive or negative
Which aspect of primary appraisal could lead to experiencing fear in the forest scenario?
Attribution of cause to the animal
How are primary and secondary appraisals interconnected in Lazarus and Alfert's theory?
Primary and secondary appraisals occur simultaneously.
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
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.
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