Answer: I was running late for an important meeting, and my car wouldn't start. My primary appraisal was to assess the situation as a threat, realizing that I may not make it to the meeting on time. My secondary appraisal was to assess my coping resources and potential outcomes. I realized that I had a phone and could call for a ride, or even take a taxi. By using primary and secondary appraisals, I was able to assess the situation and find a solution to manage the stress.
Explanation: Primary appraisals are the initial assessments of a situation, where the individual evaluates whether the situation is harmful, threatening, or challenging. This appraisal helps to determine the stress level and the need for action. For example, if an individual encounters a barking dog, the primary appraisal would be to assess the threat level of the situation, whether the dog is aggressive or friendly.
Secondary appraisals, on the other hand, are the evaluations of the individual's coping resources and potential outcomes. This appraisal helps individuals to identify the stressors and decide how they will respond to the situation. For example, after the primary appraisal of the barking dog, the secondary appraisal would be to assess the individual's ability to handle the situation, whether they have the means to control the dog or if they need to call for help.