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From HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 by Sambif

Concepts

1. Appraisal Theory

   "Stress is in the eye of the beholder. The process by which we influence the emotion we experience in a situation by the interpretation or cognitions we select in the experience is described by Lazaru

2. Coping Resources

   "Next, we must select from our repertoire of coping resources. There are two types of coping resources: instrumental and palliative (emotion-focused). Instrumental coping solves the problem and remove

3. Coping Process

   "As we go to our repertoire of coping skills to select one or more, we may become more optimistic of success and reappraise the situation in the first step. It may become less threatening and hence le

4. Perception

   "These factual situations are part of the appraisal and coping process. Perception is also critically important. If I have little confidence in myself to handle a flat tire even though I have been tau