MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 71: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 71
11. Determination of the intensity and risk of a stressor occurs during which stage(s) of stress appraisal?
- A. Primary appraisal only
- B. Secondary appraisal only
- C. Both primary and secondary appraisal
- D. Neither primary nor secondary appraisal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Secondary appraisal of stress is the stage at which the ability of the organism to cope with the stressor is evaluated. This is based on the harm, threat, and challenge of the stressor, which are all correlated with its intensity. Primary appraisal is simply the initial determination of whether there is a negative association at all, not its intensity.