When encountering a potentially threatening event,people first decide whether the event is harmful;this is known as ________.Then,a ________ is made about how well one can cope with that event.

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The first blank refers to the process of primary appraisal, in which an individual evaluates whether an event is potentially threatening. The second blank refers to the process of secondary appraisal, in which an individual assesses their ability to cope with the event. Therefore, the correct answer is A, with primary appraisal preceding secondary appraisal.

When Encountering a Potentially Threatening Event,people First Decide Whether the Event