Recognizing the adaptive, evolutionary aspects of stress, Walter Cannon viewed stress as the activation of the
a. caretaking response.
b. activation or inhibition response.
c. fight-or-flight response.
d. autonomic nervous system.
Question 2
Imagine you have failed a class. You have evaluated this situation and decided that failing the class is stressful and important enough to make you upset. You also realize, however, that you have the option to repeat the class in summer school.
This realization is an example of
a. primary appraisal.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary appraisal.
d. secondary prevention.