KIN 66 - Chapter 5: Stress Model and Coping

Richard Lazarus

psychologist known for his influential theory of stress and appraisal, defines stress based on resources and demand, claims stress comes from interpretation that we don’t have enough resources to meet demand, claims every stressor must necessitate its own responds

Cognitive Appraisal

a fundamental psychological process that influences how individuals interpret and respond to events in their lives.

Primary Appraisal

How much threat exists?

Secondary Appraisal

Do we have enough resources?

Re-Appraisal

Was response effective?

Task-Oriented Response

Problem-focused, Action-based

Emotion-Focused Response

Managing emotional response to demand 

Outcome of Self-Efficacy

Belief that it can be done

Personal of Self-Efficacy

Belief that you can do it

Internal Resources

Factors include self-efficacy, confidence, discipline, interest

External Resources

Factors include religion, mentor, physical fitness, materials

Coping

Engaging in a behavior/thought to respond to demand

Effective Coping

Mitigates stress - Negative/Harmful Effects

Ineffective Coping

Inability to manage, respond to, or make decisions surrounding a stressful situation.

Succesful Coping

Factors include increase in awareness of problems, information processing, modified behavior, peaceful resolution.

Stress Model

Life event, situation: stressor, stimulus, demand. Perception appraisal. Emotional arousal. Physical arousal. Consequences

Eustress

Positive adaptations, examples include building resilience, boost in confidence, developing a growth mindset

Distress

Negative adaptions, negative outcomes includes depression, PTSD, addiction, illness