In general, people tend to be objective in their appraisals of stressful and potentially stressful events.

People tend to have biases and personal biases that can impact their appraisals of stressful events. For example, someone who is generally anxious or pessimistic may perceive a stressful event as more threatening or uncontrollable than someone who is generally optimistic. Additionally, past experiences and current situational factors can also influence how someone appraises a stressful event.