Lazarus's Hassles Scale assumes that
A) stress is an objective environmental stimulus that must be measured objectively.
B) physiological instruments are more reliable than self-reports in measuring stress.
C) the person's perception of an event is the critical factor in measurement of stress.
D) the frequency of a person's everyday hassles is more crucial than their intensity.

Question

Lazarus's Hassles Scale assumes that​
A) ​stress is an objective environmental stimulus that must be measured objectively.
B) ​physiological instruments are more reliable than self-reports in measuring stress.
C) ​the person's perception of an event is the critical factor in measurement of stress.
D) ​the frequency of a person's everyday hassles is more crucial than their intensity.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lazarus's Hassles Scale is based on the cognitive appraisal theory, which states that an event's perception is crucial in determining how stressful it is. Therefore, the person's perception of an event is the critical factor in measuring stress, making option C the correct choice.

Lazarus's Hassles Scale Assumes That​

Lazarus's Hassles Scale Assumes That