According to Lazarus and colleagues, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to assess whether the event is harmful to us. This evaluation is referred to as ________.

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Lazarus and colleagues state that the initial assessment of whether an event is harmful or not is referred to as primary appraisal. Secondary appraisal involves evaluating our resources for coping with the stressor. Stress-related decision and hassle-related decision are not terms used by Lazarus in his appraisal theory.

According to Lazarus and Colleagues, Our First Task When Faced