what do u mean by primary appraisal?.
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Primary appraisal is the process by which a person interprets and assigns meaning to an event or potential stressor.
During primary appraisal of an event, a person evaluates how relevant the event is to her/him and what kind of impact it is likely to have. This results in a broader categorization of the event that influences the the way a person internally and externally reacts to the event.
Primary appraisal :
The appraisal process is broken up into two different categories, primary appraisal and secondary appraisal.
Primary appraisal is an assessment of how significant an event is for a person, including whether it is a threat or opportunity.
Secondary appraisal then considers one's ability to cope or take advantage of the situation.
In the stage of primary appraisal, an individual tends to ask questions.