Miranda is questioning whether her upcoming business trip, where she must travel through an area with many mountains, will pose a danger for her. As such, this example illustrates _______________
A) a stress reaction
B) coping
C) primary appraisal
D) secondary appraisal
Answer: C
Rationale: Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman developed a cognitive appraisal theory of stress. According to this theory, the individual first perceives a potential threat and begins the primary appraisal by asking herself, "Is this a threat?"
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