Joy reads a note on her desk that says, "Joy, come to my office immediately. Signed, The Boss." Joy immediately interprets this message as a threat to her job and her livelihood and is not sure she can deal with it. Joy's interpretation of this note exemplifies:
A) coping.
B) an appraisal.
C) stagnation.
D) filial obligation.

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Joy's interpretation of the note as a threat to her job and livelihood is an example of an appraisal, which is the process of interpreting and evaluating the significance of a particular event or situation.

Joy Reads a Note on Her Desk That Says, "Joy