Secondary Appraisal includes actively evaluating one's capability to manage the transaction, which includes considering available coping resources. 

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Appraisal is a cognitive process that evaluates the relevance of the person-environment transactions to a person's well-being. Appraisal happens in two main forms: primary appraisal and second appraisal. These appraisal categories interact to create the extent of stress experienced by an individual and the coping approach used for any given transaction.

Cognitive Processes: Appraisal

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Primary appraisal is evaluating a person's stake in the person-environment transaction. This primary appraisal can be distinguished into three forms: irrelevant, benign-positive, and stress. Irrelevant appraisal comes from a transaction that is not considered to be threatening. The benign-positive appraisal comes from a person-environment transaction viewed as positive or expected to impact someone's well-being positively. Finally, stress appraisal stems from a person-environment transaction perceived as unfavorable or expected to negatively impact a person's well-being. This appraisal includes three forms: harm, threat, and challenge. Harm appraisals are stressors that have already damaged a person's well-being; threat appraisals are connected to anticipating harm. Challenge appraisals are due to person-environment transactions that have the potential to promote personal growth after a level of personal difficulty or challenge.

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