Appraisal Theory is a psychological framework that explains how individuals evaluate and interpret events, leading to emotional responses. It suggests that emotions arise from our assessments of situations based on personal beliefs, goals, and values. This theory emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in shaping our feelings, highlighting that different people may react differently to the same event. The theory was developed by psychologists like Richard Lazarus and M. Susan Folkman, who studied stress and coping mechanisms. Appraisal Theory categorizes evaluations into primary appraisals, which assess the significance of an event, and secondary appraisals, which evaluate available coping resources.