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Differences and similarities between stress theories of Hans Selye and Richard Lazarus

Hans found stress as a physiological coping mechanism due to a fixed event.  Negative stimulus results in the body responding physiologically such as an increased heart rate, mobilization of glucose into the bloodstream, release of adrenaline and more rapid breathing. Although Richard Lazarus, he researched this further and described it as a more dynamic process. He …