Sam Has Been Waiting for His Dentist Appointment for More

Multiple Choice

Sam has been waiting for his dentist appointment for more than an hour.According to the theory of stress and coping, what psychological processes are likely?

A) Sam will appraise the situation as beneficial and then cope by distancing.
B) Sam will appraise the situation as threatening his well-being and then make an effort to cope.
C) Sam will perceive triggers for negative emotions and then react with a cognitive appraisal.
D) Sam will adopt a 'Do-Feel-Think' framework for coping with stress.
E) Sam will complain to the receptionist and then appraise the response before evaluating the situation.