According to Richard Lazarus, People Tend to Evaluate a Stimulus

question 426

Multiple Choice

According to Richard Lazarus, people tend to evaluate a stimulus as good or bad, threatening or supportive, relevant or irrelevant, and so on. This illustrates

• A)emotional appraisal.
• B)unconscious attribution.
• C)cognitive distinction.
• D)facial feedback.

Comprehend the stages of cognitive development described by Piaget.

Identify the physical and psychological changes during adolescence.

Describe the concept of critical periods and their significance in development.

Recognize the different rates of physical development and strength changes between genders during adolescence.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual's ability to think, reason, and understand the world around them grows and evolves over time.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work on the cognitive development of children.

Male

Referring to the sex that is typically characterized by the production of small gametes (sperm) for reproduction, often associated with specific physical and hormonal traits.

Female

Referring to the sex of a species that is typically associated with reproductive functions that involve producing eggs or bearing offspring.