The Transactional Definition of Stress Asserts That Stress Is the Product

question 280

Multiple Choice

The transactional definition of stress asserts that stress is the product of cognitive, physiological, and behavioural responses that are evoked when there is a perceived imbalance between

• A)situational demands and personal resources
• B)internal and external eliciting stimuli
• C)expressive and instrumental behaviours
• D)primary appraisals and situational demands

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Definitions:

Reasoning

refers to the cognitive process of looking for reasons, engaging in logical thinking, and arriving at conclusions based on premises.

System II Thinking

A cognitive process that involves analytical, effortful, and logical thinking as opposed to quick, instinctual, and often biased System I thinking.

System I Thinking

A term from dual-process theory referring to fast, automatic, emotional, and subconscious thought processes.

Utility Theory

A theory in economics and finance that describes how individuals choose among different options or actions based on their expected happiness or satisfaction.