Which of the Following May Alter a Person's Perception of a Stressor

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

• A)the presence of several stressors at the same time
• B)past experiences
• C)lack of effective coping mechanisms
• D)b,c
• E)a,b,c

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines a five-tier model of human needs, depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid.

Alderfer's ERG Theory

A motivational theory positing that human beings have three core groups of needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, which influence their behavior.

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests there are certain factors in the workplace that cause job satisfaction, while a separate set of factors cause dissatisfaction.

Alderfer's ERG Theory

A motivational theory that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, proposing that people can be motivated by needs in more than one group at a time.