When Assessing a Situation an Individual May First Evaluate a Stressor

question 73

Multiple Choice

When assessing a situation an individual may first evaluate a stressor as positive,negative or meaningless.The secondary appraisal then follows and involves a(n) ____________.

• A) reexamination of the situation intentionally changing perspective
• B) determination of the negative and potential outcomes from the anticipated stress
• C) assessment of "fight or flight" responses
• D) determination whether something can be done to reduce the stress

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Definitions:

Mesothelium

A simple squamous epithelium that lines the major cavities of the body and covers the surface of internal organs.

Visceral

Relating to the internal organs of the body, especially those within the chest or abdomen.

Parietal

Relating to the walls of a cavity or part, often used in reference to a region of the brain or bones of the skull.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

A type of epithelial tissue lining some air passages of the respiratory system, characterized by a single layer of cells with varying heights that appear stratified.