A person appraises a potential stressor as benign, neutral, or threatening in the ______________ appraisal stage.

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In the primary appraisal stage, a person evaluates whether an event is irrelevant, relevant but not threatening, or stressful. This initial assessment determines whether the event is seen as a threat or challenge, setting the stage for coping strategies in the secondary appraisal.

A Person Appraises a Potential Stressor as Benign, Neutral, or Threatening