Question

Ankita’s job requires her to shift cities very frequently. With reference to secondary appraisal, suggest ways in which she will interpret the situation?

Answer 1

• Explanation of secondary appraisal, which is the assessment of one’s coping abilities and resources and whether they will be sufficient to meet the harm, threat or challenge of the event. 
• These resources may be mental, physical, personal or social. If one thinks one has a positive attitude, health, skills and social support to deal with the crises s/he will feel less stressed. 
• Appraisals are subjective and depend upon past experience and controllability