Melanie is going to the dentist.Her decision that the dentist will hurt her is a ____,whereas her deciding to smoke a cigarette before going into the dentist's office is a ____.

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The first part of the scenario describes Melanie's primary appraisal, which is the initial evaluation of the potential threat or harm that the situation (going to the dentist) may pose. The second part of the scenario (smoking a cigarette) describes Melanie's coping appraisal, which is the assessment of available resources and options to deal with the stressor (going to the dentist). Therefore, the correct answer is D: primary appraisal (the dentist will hurt her) is an example of the initial evaluation of the situation, while smoking a cigarette (before seeing the dentist) is an example of coping appraisal.

Melanie Is Going to the Dentist