TMSC - Transactional Model of Stress and Coping Flashcards
Is TMSC biological or psychological?
Psychological
Explain an avoidant strategy
avoid the situation
actively focused away from the stressor
denying it is there
wont actively combat the stressor
using substances to avoid it
can be aggravated about topic
Explain an approach strategy
actively try to fix the situation
focus on the stressor and how to manage it
can seek help from others
What is Primary appraisal?
Assess the nature of the stressor and refer to past experience to see how to respond
People will assess harm or loss
Assess relevance
Assess challenge
Assess threat
What is Secondary appraisal?
consciously determining if you’re able to deal with the stress
Figure out what strategies they will use
Internal coping- desire for success, determination, motivation, strength
External coping- support from loved ones, money
Explain what the TMSC is…
model that suggests that everyone responds to stress in different ways
people will assess if they have the ability to cope with stressor
a persons cognitive appraisal determines their response
What does someone look for when they assess a threat?
will it cause any future harm or loss
What does someone look for when they asses harm or loss?
Has something already been harmed or lost?
What will people asses as a challenge?
is there an opportunity for growth or something positive?
What will people asses for relevance?
is this problem relevant to me? does it affect me?
What are some limitations of TMSC?
individuals wont always be consciously making these decisions
difficult to test since its subjective
doesn’t consider personal development through stages
What is cognitive appraisal?
someone’s interpretation of how they will deal with a stressful situation
Can primary and secondary appraisal occur simultaneously? Y/N
Yes it can occur at the same time
What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Appraisal?
Primary assesses the nature of the stressor, while secondary assesses what resources there are to cope
What are the strengths/advantages of the TMSC?
Humans were used to test it
reappraisal shows that stressor and its demands can change over time
