Compare and contrast the views of stress of Selye and Lazarus.

A. Selye's view
1. Was strongly influenced by his background in physiology.
2. Initially described stress as a stimulus but later as a response to a wide range of stimuli.
3. Emphasizes the physical response to stressors, including the general adaptation syndrome with its three stages.
4. Holds that the stress response could weaken resistance and injure organ systems, making people sick.
B. Lazarus's view
1. Emphasizes the cognitive variables that mediate stress.
2. Includes individual appraisal and reappraisal, which affect the response to stressful events.
3. Includes coping resources and how these influence the appraisal of threat.