The two stages of cognitive appraisal are, in order, evaluation of the stressor and assessment of our ability to cope with the stressor.

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The two stages of cognitive appraisal, as proposed by Lazarus and Folkman in their stress and coping theory, are indeed the primary appraisal, where the stressor is evaluated, and the secondary appraisal, where the individual assesses their ability to cope with the stressor.

The Two Stages of Cognitive Appraisal Are, in Order, Evaluation