About an assessment

Interpreting an event means assessing an event.

 In case of any event, you will give an initial assessment and you will try to determine the impact of the event on your goals and consequences - which emotions take hold of you? How does the event affect your goals? Is the event an obstacle to your goals or does it support it? Are you responsible for the event? Can you cope with the situation or is it difficult for you? Will things get better or worse?