Ross is fifteen minutes away from work when his car begins to chug and lurch. He pulls the vehicle off to the side of the road and the engine dies. Although distressed, he decides he can call his boss on the cell phone then walk to a nearby service station for help. Ross's reaction is an example of __________

A) secondary appraisal.
B) primary appraisal.
C) the alarm stage.
D) the resistance stage.

Secondary Appraisal

The process of evaluating one's ability to cope with or manage the consequences of a potentially stressful event.

Primary Appraisal

The initial process by which an individual evaluates the significance of a situation or event as a potential threat, challenge, or harm to their wellbeing.

Alarm Stage

The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, in which the person experiences a burst of energy that aids in dealing with the stressful situation.