When a person evaluates what must be done to cope with or manage the stressor, they are engaged in ____.
A) primary appraisal
B) secondary appraisal
C) problem-focused coping
D) emotion-focused coping

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Secondary appraisal involves evaluating what can be done to cope with or manage the stressor. This is different from primary appraisal, which involves evaluating the significance or threat of the stressor. Choices C and D refer to coping strategies, which are the result of the appraisal process.

When a Person Evaluates What Must Be Done to Cope