After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called __________
A) primary appraisal.
B) secondary appraisal.
C) tertiary appraisal.
D) distress-eustress dichotomy.

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Secondary appraisal involves evaluating the resources available for coping with a stressor and deciding how to deal with it. Primary appraisal involves determining if a situation is a stressor or not, while tertiary appraisal involves re-evaluating the effectiveness of the coping strategies used. The distress-eustress dichotomy is a concept that describes the difference between negative and positive stressors.

After We Have Decided That a Certain Event Is a Stressor