Boyd Was Just Informed That He Has Cancer

Boyd was just informed that he has cancer. He begins thinking through the treatment options available to him. He also considers how much time he will have to take from work, how that may impact his finances, and whether he'll be able to afford his house. In addition, he begins thinking of who will be able to help care for him once the treatments begin. According to Lazarus, the thoughts that went through Boyd's mind represent _____

A) a tertiary appraisal.
B) a secondary appraisal.
C) the initial assessment.
D) a primary appraisal.