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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Definitions:

Healthy Snacks

Nutritious food items that are intended to be eaten between meals to satisfy hunger in a healthful way.

Catecholamines

Chemical compounds, including epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are produced by the adrenal glands and function as neurotransmitters and hormones, playing key roles in the body's response to stress.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.

Histamine

A nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, regulating physiological function in the gut, and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.