In his stress theory, appraisal refers to a cognitive-evaluative process in which we detect a threat, harm/loss, or challenge. Threat is the anticipation of possible physical or psychological harm ...

Cognitive Appraisal Theory, developed by psychologists Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman, posits that our emotional responses are shaped by our personal interpretations of events, rather than the ...

Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety. Technology appraisal guidance [TA97] Published: 22 February 2006. Guidance. The guidance was withdrawn in July 2018 to allow ...

The theory suggests that emotions helped people adapt quickly to changes in the environment and improved their success at reproduction and chances of surviving danger. The James-Lange Theory (c. 1880) ...