18 Questions
What does the Cognitive-Transactional Process Perspective focus on?
How individuals appraise stress and their ability to cope
Which perspective in studying stress emphasizes the physiological response and the development of illness?
Response-Based Perspective
According to Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, which stage involves coping and attempts to reverse the effects of stress?
Resistance stage
What is the main focus of the Stimulus-Based Perspective in studying stress?
The external environment as a potential stressor
In the context of stress, what does Eustress refer to?
Positive and beneficial stress
What characterizes the Exhaustion stage in Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Reached following repeated exposure to stress
According to Lazarus, stress is best defined as?
An interaction between an individual and the environment
In the Transactional model of Stress, what is emphasized?
The continuous change nature of stress
Which stage is associated with the feeling of stress due to a mismatch between perceived stress and coping ability?
Exhaustion stage
What does the Transactional model of Stress highlight?
Active interaction between the individual and external stressors
What characterizes Lazarus' theory on Stress?
Recognition of stress as an unfolding process with causal antecedents
According to Lazarus, what elicits a stress response in an individual?
Matching between perceived stress and coping abilities
What are the three stages of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Which perspective focuses on the unique demands of stressors triggering a stress response?
Cognitive-Transactional Process Perspective
What does the Life Event Theory examine in relation to stress?
Life changes and stress-related changes
Which stage in Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome occurs when an individual is repeatedly exposed to a stressful situation?
Exhaustion Stage
In the Cognitive-Transactional Process Perspective, stress is appraised by the person as
Being taxing or exceeding personal resources
What aspect does the Stimulus-Based Perspective primarily focus on?
Environmental factors triggering stress response
Test your knowledge on Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome and the Stimulus-Based Perspective in stress research. Understand the three stages of stress process: Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion, as well as the concept of stimulus-based perspective.
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