AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Primary appraisal involves determining whether the stressor poses a threat. Secondary appraisal involves the individual’s evaluation of the resources or coping strategies at his or her disposal for addressing any perceived threats.

Detailed explanation-2: -In primary appraisal, we evaluate whether we have anything at stake in an encounter (e.g., by asking ourselves “Does this matter for me?"). A stressor that is perceived as important is more likely to cause a stress reaction than a stressor that is viewed as relatively trivial.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive stress appraisal is a self-care strategy based on individuals’ evaluation of how they perceive stressors. In primary appraisal, an individual’s evaluations are divided into ‘threat’ and ‘challenge’; threat describes anticipated harm/loss, and challenge describes a threat that can be met or overcome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stressors in life could be related to finances, personal relationships, work and school, health problems, or daily hassles and irritants.