According to Richard Lazarus, One's Evaluation of the Personal Meaning

question 523

Multiple Choice

According to Richard Lazarus, one's evaluation of the personal meaning of a stimulus or situation is known as

• A)facial feedback.
• B)unconscious attribution.
• C)cognitive distinction.
• D)emotional appraisal.

---

Definitions:

Stressful Stimulus

Any external or internal event or condition that causes stress in an individual, potentially leading to a physiological and psychological response.

Fear of Heights

An anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and excessive fear of heights, also known as acrophobia.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Placebo Technique

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.