Once an individual determines that the stressor in his or her life is significant enough to require some response,they will engage in a __________ appraisal,in which their stress-coping resources are evaluated to determine the extent to which they will be able to handle or deal with the stressor.

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The described appraisal is known as a secondary appraisal, in which an individual evaluates their coping resources to handle the identified stressor. Option A, proactive, refers to taking action before a stressor occurs. Option B, defensive, suggests a guarded or protective response, which may not necessarily involve an evaluation of coping resources. Option D, reactive, suggests a response after the stressor has already been experienced, which may not involve an appraisal of coping resources.

Once an Individual Determines That the Stressor in His or Her