Stress as a phycological process

Question 1

Factors that can cause/impact stress responses =

Answer 1

Attitudes
Lack of motivation
Coping skills
Biases

Question 2

Explain the transactional model berifly

Answer 2

There is an encounter (transaction) between a person and their environment that causes stress.

Question 3

Define the primary appraisal stage of the transactional model.

Answer 3

Evaluating the significance of the situation.
Decide if the stressor is irrelevant, benign positive or stressful.
ONLY if deemed stressful, it moves into the secondary stage.

Question 4

Define the secondary appraisal stage of the transactional model.

Answer 4

Evaluates the individuals coping strategies for dealing with the stressor.
Causes reappraisal = A rethinking of the severity of the stressor once coping strategies are implemented.

Question 5

Strengths of the transactional model

Answer 5

TBC

Question 6

Limitations of the transactional model

Answer 6

TBC