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Philosophy & Social Sciences

Richard Lazarus

Who

Richard Lazarus · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Psychologist known for the cognitive appraisal theory of stress and coping

When

1922, New York City, USA — 2002, Walnut Creek, California, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Richard Lazarus is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Psychologist known for the cognitive appraisal theory of stress and coping

How & why

Lazarus was an American psychologist at Berkeley who founded the cognitive appraisal theory of stress and coping, arguing that emotional response depends on how a person evaluates (appraises) a situation rather than on the event itself. His work reshaped the study of stress, emotion and adaptation. He was born into a Jewish family in New York City.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

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Psychologist known for the cognitive appraisal theory of stress and coping

1922

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology