Secondary appraisal involves

A) making plans to avoid the situation.
B) tapping into your defense mechanisms.
C) determining if the threat is irrelevant to you.
D) evaluating your coping resources and options for dealing with stress.

Secondary appraisal involves evaluating one's coping resources and options for dealing with stress. It is a process of assessing whether one has the ability and resources to cope with the stressful situation or not. Options may include seeking social support, problem-solving, or using relaxation techniques. Choices A and C involve avoidance and denial, while B refers to defense mechanisms which are used in the face of stress, but not necessarily during secondary appraisal.