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Discuss the General Aggression Model Proposed by Cognitive Researchers

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Discuss the general aggression model proposed by cognitive researchers. What are the components? Give an example of your own of an aggressive response you have recently made and provide an explanation from the model, including all the components.


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Primary Appraisal

One’s initial appraisal of a potentially stressful event (Lazarus and Folkman).

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

A psychological instrument used to measure the perception of stress; it assesses the degree to which situations in one’s life are appraised as stressful.

Coping Responses

The strategies and behaviors that individuals use to manage the internal and external demands of situations that are appraised as stressful.

Daily Hassles

Minor everyday problems or annoyances that individuals face, which can accumulate and impact mental health and well-being.

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