Term Papers: describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are viewed as threatening or challenging .
describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are viewed as threatening or challenging .
3. After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called .
4. According to the cognitive-mediational theory of emotions proposed by Richard Lazarus, which of the following would be the best way to reduce the stress of losing a job?
a) Try to ignore the problem.
b) Try to understand all the negative implications of the loss.
c) List all the resources that you do not have available and will need to acquire.
d) View the loss as a challenge and opportunity to explore a new career.
5. Which of the following is an example of a stressor that would be classified as a hassle according to Richard Lazarus?
a) getting married
b) locking your keys in the car
c) losing your house due to a flood
d) the death of a family member
6. The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures stress related to:
a) positive and negative life events
b) only negative life events
c) only positive life events
d) internal stressors
