Asked by Carly Kowalsky on Apr 24, 2024

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Primary appraisal is an initial evaluation of whether an event is

A) imminent.
B) detrimental to one's health.
C) relevant and stressful.
D) expected.

Primary Appraisal

The initial process of evaluating a situation to determine its significance, potential impact, and whether it constitutes a threat, challenge, or harm/loss.

Relevant

Having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand or being closely connected to a subject.

  • Acquire an understanding of the basic ideas of stress and how it affects both mental and physical health.
  • Discern between the primary and secondary assessments in stress recognition.
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suryakant mohapatra6 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Primary appraisal is the first step in the stress response, in which an individual evaluates whether an event is relevant and stressful, and therefore requires a response. The other choices do not fully capture the essence of primary appraisal.