Primary Appraisal

What is primary appraisal in the context of stress and coping?

• The initial evaluation of a situation's significance

• The final assessment of stress impact

• A secondary evaluation of coping resources

• An unrelated financial term

Which psychologist is most associated with the concept of primary appraisal?

• Sigmund Freud

• Jean Piaget

• Richard Lazarus

• B.F. Skinner

In primary appraisal, what is being assessed?

• The potential harm or benefit of a situation

• The financial cost of a decision

• The historical context of an event

• The emotional intelligence of an individual

Primary appraisal is a part of which theory?

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• Social Learning Theory

• Transactional Model of Stress and Coping

• Theory of Planned Behavior

What are the possible outcomes of primary appraisal?

• Challenge, threat, or harm/loss

• Success, failure, or neutral

• Positive, negative, or indifferent

• Growth, stagnation, or decline

How does primary appraisal differ from secondary appraisal?

• Primary appraisal evaluates the situation; secondary appraisal evaluates coping options

• Primary appraisal is more detailed than secondary appraisal

• Secondary appraisal occurs before primary appraisal

• They are essentially the same process

Which of the following is an example of primary appraisal?

• Deciding how to respond to a threat

• Evaluating the resources to handle a challenge

• Assessing a situation as a threat

• Reflecting on past experiences

Primary appraisal is most relevant in which field of study?

• Economics

• Psychology

• Physics

• Biology

What role does primary appraisal play in emotional response?

• It determines the initial emotional reaction

• It has no impact on emotions

• It finalizes emotional responses

• It only affects positive emotions

Which factor is NOT considered during primary appraisal?

• Potential threat

• Personal goals

• Available resources

• Immediate danger