Philip Is Walking Through a Forest When He Hears and Sees

Multiple Choice

Philip is walking through a forest when he hears and sees a rustling in the leaves to his left. Philip initially believes that the rustling might be a snake, so he interprets this situation as being possibly threatening. Philip's interpretation would be considered by Lazarus as a:

A) conflict resolution.
B) primary appraisal.
C) secondary appraisal.
D) resistance stance.