Recall That Lazarus Proposed That There Are Two Stages to the Appraisal

question 39

Multiple Choice

Recall that Lazarus proposed that there are two stages to the appraisal process, which gives rise to human emotions.In the primary appraisal stage, the person

• A) assesses the future implications of an event.
• B) evaluates whether an event is congruent or incongruent with his or her goals.
• C) arrives at a causal attribution for an event.
• D) considers many different ways of responding to an event.

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Definitions:

Risky Behavior

Involves actions that can potentially harm an individual or others, often characterized by the disregard for negative consequences.

Vicariously Experienced

Refers to learning or feeling something through the experiences of another person, rather than through direct personal experience.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory in psychology that posits learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior.

Imitate Violence

The act of copying or mimicking aggressive actions seen in others, often influenced by media or environment.