According to Lazarus, during ____ appraisal, we ascertain whether an event is positive, negative, or neutral, and if negative, whether it is harmful, threatening, or challenging.

A) fundamental
B) primary ​
C) identification
D) secondary

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of an event as a threat, challenge, or harm.

Secondary Appraisal

The process of evaluating one's ability to cope or manage the consequences of a potentially stressful event after initially assessing its significance.

Lazarus

Refers to the psychologist Richard Lazarus, known for his theory on emotion and stress which emphasizes the importance of cognitive appraisal.