Lazarus Suggests That We Make Two Major Types of Appraisals

question 37

Multiple Choice

Lazarus suggests that we make two major types of appraisals when we face any potentially stressful event.During the primary appraisal we ______.

• A)base our opinion on a galvanic skin response
• B)determine whether we think our coping skills are going to be effective in managing the stressor.
• C)ascertain whether the event is positive, negative or neutral.
• D)experience low stress

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