Transactional stress, appraisal and coping

What this note covers

1. Stress is a changing transaction between person and environment
2. Primary appraisal evaluates relevance and personal significance
3. Secondary appraisal evaluates resources and coping options
4. Problem-focused coping acts on the demand
5. Emotion-focused coping regulates the emotional response
6. Reappraisal and evidence determine a coping strategy’s fit

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