Question

‘An individual’s response to a stressful situation largely depends upon the perceived events and how they are interpreted or appraised.’ Do you agree with this statement with reference to Lazarus’ theory? State a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Lazarus has explained two types of appraisal, i.e., primary and secondary.
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Primary appraisal refers to the perception of a new or changing environment as positive, neutral, or negative in its consequences.
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A secondary appraisal is the assessment of one’s coping abilities and resources and whether they will be sufficient to meet the harm, threat, or challenge of the event.