Primary and secondary appraisal are the steps that occur when a person is
A) coping with threatening situations.
B) developing a romantic situation.
C) trying to defeat a polygraph examination.
D) studying body language and other aspects of kinesics.

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Primary and secondary appraisals are steps that occur when a person is coping with threatening situations. In primary appraisal, the person evaluates the potential threat and determines if it is irrelevant, benign-positive, or stressful. In secondary appraisal, the person evaluates their coping resources and potential courses of action to deal with the stressor.

Primary and Secondary Appraisal Are the Steps That Occur When