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stress appraisal theory  

Definition

  • Definition Stress appraisal refers to the process by which individuals evaluate and cope with a stressful event. It is concerned with individuals' evaluation of the event, rather than with the event per se. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Stress Appraisal Theory]

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