Boris just got word that his company was bought out and will be drastically downsized

He knows he will lose his job, and he knows just how important his job is to him. Armed with this knowledge, Boris thinks about the situation and creates a game plan about how to deal with it. He decides to send out resumes the very next day in an effort to obtain a new job before he officially loses his current one. The realization that his job is important to him is considered a(n) _____, whereas the creation of a game plan reflects a(n) _____ according to Richard Lazarus.

Fill in the blank with correct word


Answer: primary appraisal; secondary appraisal

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