Threat vs. Challenge Appraisal

Inherent Stressfulness of Events

An employee is unexpectedly informed they must give a presentation to senior leadership in one hour. The employee's immediate thought is, 'This is a disaster; my career is on the line.' This initial judgment about the personal significance and potential harm of the situation is a classic example of:

An employee receives an unexpected email from their manager with the subject line 'Urgent Performance Review'. Which of the following thoughts best represents the employee's initial judgment about the situation's potential significance to their well-being?

Secondary Appraisal