Types of appraisals

Honor

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of worth and recognition, focused on assessing achievement and status. It generates feelings of being valued or respected.

Benefit

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of advantage or gain, focused on assessing positive outcomes or opportunities. It generates feelings of being rewarded or enhanced.

Interest

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of engagement value, focused on assessing what captures positive attention. It generates feelings of being drawn or captivated.

Allure

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of esthetics and the good, focused on assessing what is naturally pleasing. It generates feelings of being charmed or enticed.

Favor

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of mutual goodwill and connection, focused on assessing harmonious social bonds. It generates feelings of being warmly disposed towards others and receiving warmth in return.

Esteem

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of regard, focused on assessing social worth and status. It generates feelings of mutual value and degrees of respect shared.

Defeat

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of loss and failure, particularly focused on assessing when opposition has overcome our efforts or capabilities. It generates feelings of being beaten or overwhelmed.

Harm

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of damage or injury, focused on assessing actual or potential negative impacts to our wellbeing. It generates feelings of being hurt or wounded.

Danger

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of potential catastrophe, focused on assessing circumstances that could lead to serious negative outcomes. It generates feelings of being unprotected or exposed.

Threat

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of hostile intent or opposition, focused on assessing what stands against us actively. It generates feelings of being confronted or challenged.

Offense

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of violation or transgression, focused on assessing what counters our values or boundaries. It generates feelings of being affronted or insulted.

Blame

An appraisal that evaluates situations in terms of responsibility for negative outcomes, focused on assessing fault and accountability. It generates feelings of being wronged or accused.