The benefits of seeing a “challenge” where others see a “threat.” | Science News | Scoop.it
From psysociety.wordpress.com - August 13, 2012 6:13 AM

Are you ready to compete? Are you fully rested? Do you remember your notes? According to the biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat, these appraisals can lead you to construe the same situation in markedly different ways. If you have enough resources to deal with the situation, you are more likely to view it as a challenge; if you do not, you will perceive the situation as a threat.