Briefly Explain the Premise of the Toward a Psychology of Stress

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Essay

Briefly explain the premise of the Toward a Psychology of Stress theories suggested by the following theorists: Freud, Jung, Kübler-Ross, Frankl, Dyer, Buscaglia, Seligman, and Maslow. Then compare the similarities of these theories, and synthesize a one-paragraph summary on the Toward a Psychology of Stress.

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Definitions:

Trickery

The use of deceit, cunning, or manipulation to achieve a goal or influence someone's actions or beliefs.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by internal or external factors.

Persuasive Message

A communication designed to convince or influence the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or to take a specific action.

Maslow's Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from most to least pressing: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.