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 __________
a) primary appraisal.
b) secondary appraisal.
c) tertiary appraisal.
d) distress-eustress dichotomy.
b
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Cattell believed _____ was the major formative period for personality development
a. infancy c. young adulthood b. adolescence d. middle life
When coping leads to positive outcomes, attracts new resources, builds confidence, and leads to further growth, what is occurring?
a. social-emotional competencies b. a virtuous spiral c. a positive stress reaction d. coping outcomes
What does the release of the "stress hormones" cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine lead to in the long term?
a) increased digestive system activity b) reduced effectiveness of the immune system c) decreased levels of calcium, which leads to loss of bone mass d) increased hormone levels to the point where the body can no longer dispose of them
Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways to increase your feelings?
a. Watch the situation from inside yourself b. Stay in the present c. Describe your feelings d. Watch the situation as on a movie screen