Boyd was just informed that he has cancer. He obviously knows his health is vital; therefore, he begins thinking through the treatment options that are available to him. He also considers how much time he will have to take off of work, how that may impact his finances, and whether or not he'll be able to afford his house. In addition, he begins thinking of who will be able to help care for him once the treatments begin. The latter thoughts that went through Boyd's mind represent
A) a secondary appraisal
B) the significance appraisal
C) a primary appraisal
D) a tertiary appraisal
E) the initial assessment
Answer: A) a secondary appraisal
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