In Lazarus's two-part cognitive appraisal process,secondary appraisals involve:
A) interpreting the sensory input
B) deciding whether a situation is stressful or not
C) evaluating our response options and choosing coping behaviors
D) engaging in anticipatory coping

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Secondary appraisals involve evaluating our response options and choosing coping behaviors based on our initial appraisal of a situation as stressful or not. They are not focused on interpreting sensory input (A), deciding whether a situation is stressful or not (B), or engaging in anticipatory coping (D), which is a type of coping strategy.

In Lazarus's Two-Part Cognitive Appraisal Process,secondary Appraisals Involve