VCE Psychology: Stress and Coping Model
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What does Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping regard stress as?

  • A biological response
  • A cognitive process
  • An emotional reaction
  • A transaction between the person and the environment (correct)

What influences a person's appraisal according to the model?

A person's beliefs, goals, personal circumstances, life experiences, and personality.

Lazarus and Folkman's model emphasizes the importance of the interaction between the individual and their environment.

True (A)

What is the primary appraisal?

<p>The initial evaluation process to determine if an event is a threat or a challenge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In primary appraisal, situations can be evaluated as which of the following?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of stressful situations in primary appraisal?

<p>Harm/loss, threats, and challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the secondary appraisal?

<p>The evaluation of how to best deal with the situation and change undesirable conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping

  • Stress is viewed as a transactional process between the individual and their environment.
  • Cognitive appraisal is crucial in determining how a person copes with stress.

Influences of Appraisal

  • Appraisal is shaped by personal beliefs, goals, experiences, circumstances, and personality traits.

Emphasis in the Model

  • The model stresses the interaction between individuals and their environments.
  • It assesses if stressors are perceived as threatening, challenging, or harmful.

Primary Appraisal

  • Initial assessment of an event as a threat, challenge, or irrelevant.
  • Events deemed irrelevant do not trigger stress reactions, while perceived stressors lead to further evaluation.

Evaluation in Primary Appraisal

  • Outcomes of primary appraisal may categorize events as:
    • Irrelevant: No significance, does not induce stress.
    • Benign-positive: Leads to eustress, a beneficial form of stress.
    • Harmful/threatening: Leads to distress.
    • Challenging: Viewed as a chance for growth, also promotes eustress.

Primary Appraisal: Stressful Situations

  • Stressful scenarios are classified into three categories:
    • Harm/loss: Damage that has already occurred.
    • Threats: Possible future damage.
    • Challenges: Opportunities for learning and gaining confidence.

Secondary Appraisal

  • Involves assessing coping strategies to manage or change the stressor.
  • Individuals identify internal and external resources to foster a more constructive environment.

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Explore the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping by Lazarus and Folkman. This quiz helps you understand how individual interpretation influences stress responses. Perfect for VCE psychology students seeking to deepen their knowledge of stress management theories.

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