According to Lazarus, a person's perceived ability to cope with harm or threat would be called
A) primary appraisal.
B) secondary appraisal.
C) reappraisal.
D) vulnerability.

Question

According to Lazarus, a person's perceived ability to cope with harm or threat would be called​
A) ​primary appraisal.
B) ​secondary appraisal.
C) ​reappraisal.
D) ​vulnerability.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lazarus believed that a person's perceived ability to cope with harm or threat is known as secondary appraisal, which occurs after the initial primary appraisal of whether the event is stressful or not. This involves an evaluation of available coping resources and potential strategies for managing the stressor. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

According to Lazarus, a Person's Perceived Ability to Cope with Harm