Question

​Joy reads a note on her desk that says, "Joy, come to my office immediately. Signed, The Boss." Joy immediately interprets this message as a threat to her job and her livelihood and is not sure she can deal with it. Joy’s interpretation of this note exemplifies
a. coping.
b. an appraisal
c. stagnation.
d. filial obligation.

Answer 1

Answer: An Appraisal

Explanation: The appraisal theory in psychology states that our personal interpretation of events or activities influences our emotions and ultimately our feelings about it.

Joy's interpretation (appraisal) of the note her boss left on her table as an indicator of her job not being secure and a threat to her livelihood, is ultimately going to result in that situation being perceived as stressful and uncomfortable and will generate emotions of stress and discomfort in her

Answer 2

Answer:

Joy's interpretation of this note exemplifies B. an appraisal.

Explanation:

An appraisal occurs when an individual surveys a situation, object or individual in order to form an opinion about it; he she evaluates the issue.

In this case, Joy has evaluated the situation and the not and has judged that it is a threat to her job and livelihood. This is an example of an appraisal.