A stressor is appraised as a threat if an individual anticipates that it could lead to harm, loss, or other negative consequences, whereas it is appraised as a challenge if the individual believes it carries the potential for gain or personal growth.

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology

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