Theo Was Flying Home from Istanbul When His Father Unexpectedly

question 66

Multiple Choice

Theo was flying home from Istanbul when his father unexpectedly died in Des Moines.When told of his father's death,Theo suffered from symptoms similar to a panic attack.Which term provides the best description of the immediate effect of his father's death on Theo's reaction?

• A)chronic stressor
• B)primary appraisal
• C)secondary appraisal
• D)acute stressor

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Definitions:

Geworfenheit

A philosophical term introduced by Martin Heidegger, referring to the 'thrownness' of human existence into the world without their choice.

Circumstances

The conditions surrounding or affecting an event, action, or situation, often beyond one's control.

Existential Perspective

A philosophical approach that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility, focusing on the meaning of life and the search for personal identity and authenticity.

Optimal Experience

Also known as flow, it refers to a state of immersion and engagement in activities where skills balance the challenges, often leading to personal fulfillment.