After becoming aware that a tornado is coming toward his community, John begins to think about how he will meet this threat, such as moving his family to the basement. John is in which threat management step, according to Lazarus?
A)primary appraisal
B)the adaptation phase
C)the reactive plan stage
D)secondary appraisal

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John is in the secondary appraisal stage, according to Lazarus. This stage involves evaluating what resources and options are available to cope with the stressor, in this case, the approaching tornado. Moving his family to the basement is a coping mechanism he considers after assessing the threat.

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