One Implication of the Transactional Model Is That

question 45

Multiple Choice

One implication of the transactional model is that:

• A) some situations or events are inherently stressful.
• B) cognitive appraisals are not influenced by changes in mood,health,or motivation.
• C) the body's stress response is nearly the same whether a situation is actually experienced or merely imagined.
• D) most stressors are controllable.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

The tendency for individuals to feel less accountable for their actions or inaction when others are present, often leading to reduced help or intervention.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Bystander Apathy

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.

Kitty Genovese

A woman whose 1964 murder in New York City led to research on the bystander effect and social psychology.