LAZARUS AND FOLKMANS TRANSACTIONAL MODEL 3C Flashcards
Subjective
something which is based on or influenced by personal feelings or preferences.
psychological processes
refers to mental function and has the potential to shape how an individual may interpret stressors.
stress as a psychological process
many psychological factors can influence how an individual perceives and processes stressors. this can affect and individuals unique formulation of the stress response.
Lazarus and Folkmans transactional model of stress and coping.
is a model that helps to track and interpret an individuals subjective psychological stress response.
primary appraisal
the initial process of evaluating the nature of an incoming stressor, specifically the kind of stress it might cause and its significance.
benign positive
an initial appraisal of a stimulus as neutral or good and wont cause stress on the individual.no further appraisal will be needed
irrelevant
an initial appraisal of a stimulus and and not seen as an issue to the individual. no further appraisal will be needed
stressful
an initial appraisal of a stimulus as a source of worry or emotional significance to the individual
Harm/loss
A further appraisal of a stressor as having caused some damage to the individual. 😣
threat
a further appraisal of a stressor as potentially causing damage to the individual in the future.😮
challenge
a further appraisal of a stressor as potentially providing a positive opportunity for growth or change for the individual.😄
secondary appraisal
after initial evaluation if made about the nature of the stressor, the individual evaluates its resources available in order to cope with the stressor.
coping
the process of dealing with a stressor.
strengths of Lazarus and Folkmans transactional model
- allows one to track the subjective stress response of an individual,
human subjects were used as a source of data during the creation of the model.
-helps explain how the same stressor can have a different effect on different people.
