What Are the Two Stages Identified by Richard Lazarus in the Cognitive

question 115

Multiple Choice

What are the two stages identified by Richard Lazarus in the cognitive appraisal process?

• A) Primary and secondary appraisals
• B) Initial and final appraisals
• C) Initial and catalytic appraisals
• D) Response and reactive appraisals

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18th Century

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