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PSY 150 Chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alarm Reaction | The first phase of the general adaptation syndrome, characterized by immediate activation of the nervous and endocrine systems. |
| Approach-Approach Conflict | A situation in which a person must choose between two likable events. |
| Approach-Avoidance Conflict | A situation in which a person is faced with a need that has both positive and negative aspects. |
| Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict | A situation in which a person must choose between two undesirable events. |
| Cognitive Reappraisal | An active and conscious process in which we alter our interpretation of a stressful event. |
| Conflict | Having to choose between two or more needs, desires, or demands. |