Explain the Difference in Primary and Secondary Appraisal of Stressors

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Essay

Explain the difference in primary and secondary appraisal of stressors and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform tasks better when they are in the presence of others.

Delphi Technique

A structured communication technique or method, which relies on a panel of experts to forecast or make decisions through rounds of anonymous questionnaires.

Rational Decision-Making Technique

An approach to decision-making characterized by a systematic, logical evaluation of alternatives.