As you drive to school, the radio informs you that there is a traffic accident on an expressway near you. You determine that you will not be affected since you will exit well before any traffic jam will occur. The thought process in which you are engaging is called
A) primary appraisal.
B) secondary appraisal.
C) final appraisal.
D) a and c only

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Primary appraisal involves evaluating the significance of a stressor or threatening event. In this scenario, you are assessing the relevance of the traffic accident to your situation and determining it is not a significant threat to your commute.

As You Drive to School, the Radio Informs You That