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cognitive appraisal theory

cognitive appraisal theory Cognitive appraisal theory is the idea that people’s responses to a demand depend on how they mentally evaluate it.

Cognitive appraisal theory is the idea that people’s responses to a demand depend on how they mentally evaluate it. In this source, it means that the same workplace technology requirement can be seen either as a challenge that supports positive action or as a hindrance that leads to avoidance and negative outcomes.