Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Cognitive Appraisal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the cognitive appraisal model of stress developed by Lazarus?

• A) Our experience of stress depends on past learning.
• B) Our experience of stress depends on how we interpret situations.
• C) Our experience of stress depends on cultural norms.
• D) Our experience of stress depends on individual personality variables.

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