When Encountering a Potentially Threatening Event, People First Decide Whether

question 19

Multiple Choice

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

• A)primary appraisal; secondary appraisal
• B)initial appraisal; general appraisal
• C)secondary appraisal; primary appraisal
• D)general appraisal; initial appraisal

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Definitions:

Adaptive Value

The degree to which a trait or behavior helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Biological Perspective

An approach to psychology focusing on the physiological causes of behavior and the impact of genetics and biological processes.

Interrelations

The way in which two or more things or phenomena are related or connected to each other.