Richard Lazarus Essay

Richard Lazarus’ transaction model of stress helps to identify mechanisms through which changes in life converted to subjective stress or a source of euphoria. The components of the model are:
1. The primary appraisal will identify the perceived stressor and its severity. The initial perception of threat could be irrelevant, benign-positive or stressful. If you consider it stressful, than you do additional appraisal about the possible harm, threat, and challenge. For example, going on test without studying (stressful, possible bad grade in exam, possible bad grade in course).
2. Secondary appraisal is assessment of your own resources to meet the challenge. For example, going on the test without studying, a person’s resources would include