Question

Which of the following are aspects of cognitive appraisal?

a. an individual's interpretation of an event as harmful, threatening, or challenging
b. an individual's willingness to share information with their support network
c. an individual's determination regarding whether they have the resources to cope effectively with the event
d. an individual's likelihood of experiencing the exhaustion stage of the stress response

Answer 1

Cognitive appraisal involves an individual's interpretation of an event as potentially harmful, threatening, or challenging (primary appraisal), as well as their determination of coping resources and options (secondary appraisal). The correct answer is option a. and c.

Step-by-step explanation:

Aspects of cognitive appraisal involve an individual's interpretation and response to events they perceive as overwhelming or threatening. Specifically, cognitive appraisal includes:

• Primary appraisal: An individual's judgment about the degree of potential harm, threat, or challenge to well-being that a stressor might entail.
• Secondary appraisal: An individual determines whether they have the resources to cope effectively with the event, and the judgment of options available to manage the stressor.

Therefore, the correct aspects of cognitive appraisal in the question are:

1. An individual's interpretation of an event as harmful, threatening, or challenging.
2. An individual's determination regarding whether they have the resources to cope effectively with the event.