TY - JOUR
T1 - The Effect of Stress on Cognitive Structuring
T2 - A Cognitive Motivational Model
AU - Bar-Tal, Yoram
AU - Shrira, Amit
AU - Keinan, Giora
PY - 2013/2
Y1 - 2013/2
N2 - In this article, we outline a model of the factors involved in the relationship between stress and cognitive structuring. More specifically, we propose that the desire for certainty, the need for cognitive structure, and perceived efficacy at satisfying one's epistemic needs intervene in the effect exerted by stress on cognitive structuring. We further suggest expanding the model to account for aspects of general information processing and to encompass the effect of various trait-like characteristics on the cognitive response to stress. We also offer an account of the possible effects of extreme stress on the model's components.
AB - In this article, we outline a model of the factors involved in the relationship between stress and cognitive structuring. More specifically, we propose that the desire for certainty, the need for cognitive structure, and perceived efficacy at satisfying one's epistemic needs intervene in the effect exerted by stress on cognitive structuring. We further suggest expanding the model to account for aspects of general information processing and to encompass the effect of various trait-like characteristics on the cognitive response to stress. We also offer an account of the possible effects of extreme stress on the model's components.
KW - certainty
KW - cognitive structuring
KW - efficacy at fulfilling epistemic needs
KW - need for structure
KW - stress
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84871386099&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/1088868312461309
DO - 10.1177/1088868312461309
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AN - SCOPUS:84871386099
SN - 1088-8683
VL - 17
SP - 87
EP - 99
JO - Personality and Social Psychology Review
JF - Personality and Social Psychology Review
IS - 1
ER -