The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping is Evident

Interpersonal Models and Behaviors
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Interpersonal Models and Behaviors
The transactional model of stress and coping suggests that people use cognitive and behavioral responses to deal with stressful and anxiety-leading situations (Forgas et al., 2013). It is natural for humans to respond differently to stressful situations. It is because of this reason that people also tend to differ in personalities.
A scenario in which the transactional model of stress and coping is evident is in a break-up. Adam and Lisa have been in a relationship for six months. Throughout this time, they have shared great moments of joy and love. However, this is the first relationship for each one of them, and as is often the case in first relationships, the couple ends up breaking up. When they break up the two of them naturally remain out of touch. Adam, who was to blame for the break up, tries to move on by forgetting Lisa. Lisa is heartbroken and it takes her days to return to her u...