A secondary appraisal occurs only in response to a stressful primary appraisal and results in categorizing a situation or stressor as irrelevant, positive, or stressful.

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A primary appraisal results in categorizing a situation or stressor as irrelevant, positive, or stressful. A secondary appraisal occurs only in response to a stressful primary appraisal and entails an assessment of what might and can be done to reduce the level of perceived stress.

A Secondary Appraisal Occurs Only in Response to a Stressful