11. Stress and Health

You are faced with a situation that you realize is going to be a challenge, so you evaluate your resources and determine how effectively they can be used to help you cope with the stressful event. Richard Lazarus refers to your evaluation of the resources available to you as _____ appraisal.

According to Lazarus's cognitive appraisal approach, the first step in appraising a stressor is called _____ appraisal.

_____ refers to negative changes in thoughts, emotions, and behavior as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.

When Ravi found out that he did not get a high enough grade on his final for an A in his psychology course, he experienced stress from

More than anything else, Kendra wants to be the lead singer in a rock band and become famous. However, during her singing lessons, her music teacher told her that her voice is flat and she has no future as a singer. This is an example of