Transactional model of stress and coping

Question 1

Transactional model of stress and coping

Answer 1

• Stress involves a exchange (transaction) between an individual and the environment.
• Stress response depends on appraisal (interpretation) of the stressor and the ability or resources to cope with it.

Question 2

Two types of appraisal:

Answer 2

Primary and Secondary

Question 3

Primary;

Answer 3

decide whether situation is stressful, irrelevant or benign/positive, if stressful, then additional appraisals.

• harm/loss, i.e. assess known damage
• threat, i.e. assess harm/loss that has not yet occurred.
• challenge, i.e. assess personal growth or gain potential

Question 4

Secondary

Answer 4

judgement on coping options and resources, e.g. internal and external resources.
-May also engage in reappraisal to judge whether additional resources are needed to cope, taking into account resources that are available.