3C: Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping

Question 1

Appraisal

Answer 1

an assessment
or evaluation of stimuli

Question 2

Primary appraisal 

Answer 2

the initial process of
evaluating the nature of
an incoming stressor,
specifically the kind of
stress it might cause

Question 3

Benign-positive 

Answer 3

an initial
appraisal of a stimulus as
neutral or good that does
not cause stress for
the individual

Question 4

Irrelevant 

Answer 4

an initial
appraisal of a stimulus as
a non-issue for
the individual

Question 5

Stressful 

Answer 5

an initial
appraisal of a stimulus
as a source of worry or
emotional significance for
the individual

(includes threat, challenge and harm/loss appraisals)

Question 6

Harm/loss 

Answer 6

a further
appraisal of a stressor
as having caused some
damage to the individual

(stressful primary appraisal)

Question 7

Threat 

Answer 7

a further appraisal
of a stressor as potentially
causing damage to the
individual in the future

(stressful primary appraisal)

Question 8

Challenge 

Answer 8

a further
appraisal of a stressor as
potentially providing a
positive opportunity for
growth or change for
the individual

(stressful primary appraisal)

Question 9

Secondary appraisal 

Answer 9

the process of evaluating
the resources required and
available in order to cope
with a stressor

Question 10

Coping 

Answer 10

the process of
dealing with a stressor