Stress Appraisal

GLOSSARY

Process of evaluating and categorizing the personal significance of a stress situation. Stress appraisals are distinguished between harm/loss, threat, and challenge.

A red brain icon with yellow lightning bolts and punctuation marks representing stress or mental health.
A red brain icon with yellow lightning bolts and punctuation marks representing stress or mental health.

Reference:

Peacock, E. J., & Wong, P. T. (1990). The stress appraisal measure (SAM): A multidimensional approach to cognitive appraisal. Stress Medicine, 6(3), 227-236. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.2460060308