Fred was just asked to be the master of ceremonies at his brother's wedding. Public speaking terrifies him so he perceives this as a very stressful event. What type of appraisal is Fred conducting?

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Primary appraisal is the evaluation of the situation to determine whether it is a threat, challenge, or harm. In this situation, Fred is evaluating the situation and perceiving it as a threat to his well-being due to his fear of public speaking. Therefore, he is conducting a primary appraisal. None of the other options (secondary, offensive, defensive) are applicable in this situation.

Fred Was Just Asked to Be the Master of Ceremonies