Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

a. the means of meeting a threat is chosen.
b. the pros and cons of a particular course of action are weighed.
c. one decides if a situation is threatening or not.
d. vague feelings of anxiety begin.


ANSWER: c

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