Ross is fifteen minutes away from work when his car begins to chug and lurch. He pulls the vehicle off to the side of the road and the engine dies. Although distressed, he decides he can call his boss on the cell phone then walk to a nearby service station for help. Ross's reaction is an example of __________

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Ross's reaction is an example of secondary appraisal, which involves evaluating one's options and deciding how to cope with a stressor after recognizing it as such (primary appraisal).

Ross Is Fifteen Minutes Away from Work When His Car