Question

Which term does Lazarus use to refer to the perception of an event as a threat or a challenge?

a. coping responses
b. feedback
c. secondary appraisal
d. primary appraisal

Answer 1

Lazarus uses the term primary appraisal to refer to the perception of an event as a threat or a challenge.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lazarus uses the term primary appraisal to refer to the perception of an event as a threat or a challenge. Primary appraisal involves judging the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail. It is the initial evaluation of a stressor and whether it is perceived as threatening or demanding.