The Cognitive Appraisal Model of Stress Developed by Lazarus Suggests

question 30

Multiple Choice

The cognitive appraisal model of stress developed by Lazarus suggests that, when people encounter potentially stressful situations, they make both primary appraisals and secondary appraisals. Primary appraisals concern ____.

• A) whether a situation is positive or negative
• B) whether a situation is relevant to oneself
• C) whether one has resources to effectively cope with a situation
• D) whether a situation is temporary or long-term

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Definitions:

Lewin/Lippitt/White Study

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Leader-Member Exchange Theory

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Subordinates

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Transformational Leadership

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