Introduction to Psychology 10th Edition by Rod Plotnik,Haig Kouyoumdjian

Exercise 13

A stressful situation has the potential for three different kinds of personal experiences. If you have already sustained some damage or injury, this is referred to as (a) _____. If the injury has not yet taken place but you anticipate it in the near future, this is referred to as (b) _____. If you have the potential for gain or personal growth but need to use physical energy and psychological resources, this is referred to as (c) _____. Not all appraisals are clear-cut; some may represent a combination of threat and challenge.