Question

(Q011) Roland was hiking in the Alaskan wilderness when he suddenly encountered a mother grizzly bear and her cubs. He rapidly engaged in __________ to determine whether the bear was a threat. He then engaged in __________, during which he considered curling up in a fetal position and playing dead.

Answer 1

primary appraisal, a secondary appraisal

Step-by-step explanation:

Roland was hiking in the Alaskan wilderness when he suddenly encountered a mother grizzly bear and her cubs. He rapidly engaged in primary appraisal to determine whether the bear was a threat. He then engaged in a secondary appraisal, during which he considered curling up in a fetal position and playing dead.

Primary appraisal is an assessment of how significant an event is for a person, including whether it is a threat or opportunity, e.g. Roland trying to determine whether the bear was a threat. Secondary appraisal then considers one's ability to cope or take advantage of the situation, e.g. Roland considering playing dead to evade the bear is a coping strategy.