PSY-5302 Assignment: Demonstrate the Role of Cognition in the Stress Response
PSY-5302 Assignment: Demonstrate the Role of Cognition in the Stress Response
Situation
Primary
Secondary
Outcome
I was driven to the supermarket, and the car in the slower lane pulled in front of us, forcing the driver to brake to avoid a collision.
This is important because we could have died, not being able to shop due to having an accident or going through mayor injuries. Plus, the other driver saw us and cut in front of us and then smiled. People like that have no respect for anyone else. I am just so tired of people taking advantage of me or others. The situation, according to Lazarus and Folkman, was a threat. The model describes how people react to stressful situations and the subsequent emotional responses.
There are lots of poor drivers on the road. I really cannot change that. I’ll continue to take taxis, which are trained to drive safely. The golden rule of driving is to consider yourself the only sane driver on the road because you do not know who is behind the other wheel; they might be psychos. My response to the situation was a positive secondary awareness’.
That was scary, but I am glad that everyone is safe, and we avoided an accident.
I to started working as a Personal Care Aide doing long shifts to keep up with the high bills that I have to pay
This is important for me, because I fear working long hours will have a toll on my health because I will not have time to rest or eat well. Additionally, I will not have enough time to spend with my family, which could affect my relationships with my family members. I saw the situation as a challenge, according to Lazarus and Folkman
I could look for another well-paying job, but that might not be easy to come by nowadays. But I know I have good management and multitasking skills, and I can try to manage my schedule well to fit family and work time. Though, I will still be tired most of the time. The interpretation of stress uses both positive and negative secondary observation.
This is stressful for me because it will have an impact on my family and relationships. Yet, I must work extra hard to manage the bills. Hopefully, I will learn to manage my time well so that I can still spend time with family. With time, I hope to get a well-paying job so that I do not have to work double shifts or two jobs to make ends meet.
I am driving, climbing up hill on a secluded road in NYC, Manhattan; then immediately, I hear a screeching sound. I do not know what has happened, and I do not want to stop because the area is unfamiliar, and it is getting dark.
This is important to me because I fear there could be severe damage meaning the engine will stall, yet I am in the middle of an unfamiliar area. It is already getting dark, and I am not sure of the security of this place if I stop to inspect the source of the sound and the damage. On the other hand, the problem might worsen, leading to an accident or the engine shutting down.
I could just stop for a few minutes before it gets dark. Since there are other vehicles passing, nothing can happen to me. Or, since the car still feels fine, I will just continue moving at a slower pace until I reach the nearest gas station or area where it will be safe enough to stop and assess the issue.
Thank God I have managed to reach the gas station without any incidence. Now I feel safe stopping and having the car assessed by a mechanic for any issues.
My adult children keep asking me for money to help pay their bills
This is important to me because I do not want to introduce tension into our (already strained) relationship, but I don’t have extra money to hand out, and they need to learn how to manage money better. My primary observation is based on the fear of losing communication with my children.
I could give up on our relationship, but that isn’t a good idea. I could get an extra job, but I am already have too much on my plate as it is. It seems like the best option is to talk to my children about managing their money better. Maybe, I could send them some videos and books on money management, and they could watch or read them in their spear time.
This is a stressful situation for me because it involves my children, and I value having a relationship with them. Parenting is difficult! Hopefully, these money management videos/books (and not giving them money myself) will help them get where they need to be financially.
My husband has been transferred to another town, and so, we must relocate. We only have three months to relocate and settle in.