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Using the framework of the transactional model of stress, describe an event that could be appraised as threatening by one person but appraised as either challenging or irrelevant by another person. Why might the event be appraised differently? In both scenarios, what roles do the hippocampus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex play in the formation of appraisals and coping responses?

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          Using the framework of the transactional model of stress, describe an event that could be appraised as threatening by one person but appraised as either challenging or irrelevant by another person.  Why might the event be appraised differently? In both scenarios, what roles do the hippocampus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex play in the formation of appraisals and coping responses?

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Psychology Openstax

Rosie M. Spielman 1st Edition

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06/03/2021

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An example of such an event could be public speaking. For someone with a fear of public speaking, this event might be appraised as threatening. They might anticipate negative outcomes such as embarrassment or failure. On the other hand, someone who enjoys public Show more…

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Using the framework of the transactional model of stress, describe an event that could be appraised as threatening by one person but appraised as either challenging or irrelevant by another person. Why might the event be appraised differently? In both scenarios, what roles do the hippocampus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex play in the formation of appraisals and coping responses?