Lazarus and Folkman distinguished between _________ appraisal when you determine whether an event is stressful,and _________ apprasial where you evaluate your coping resources.
A) primary, tertiary
B) trauma, reaction
C) primary, secondary
D) secondary, primary

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Lazarus and Folkman's theory of stress appraisal includes primary appraisal, where an individual evaluates whether an event is stressful, and secondary appraisal, where the individual evaluates their coping resources to deal with the stressor. Choice A, primary and tertiary appraisal, is incorrect because there is no mention of tertiary appraisal. Choice B, trauma and reaction appraisal, is incorrect because these terms are not used by Lazarus and Folkman. Choice D, secondary and primary appraisal, is incorrect because the order is reversed - it is primary appraisal first and then secondary appraisal.

Lazarus and Folkman Distinguished Between _________ Appraisal When You Determine