It Is Not the Situation That One Finds Oneself in That

question 54

True/False

It is not the situation that one finds oneself in that is stressful, but the perception (interpretation) of the situation that determines one's level of stress.

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Definitions:

Actor/Observer Bias

A cognitive bias involving the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors, while attributing others' actions to their personalities.

Mere Exposure Effect

The mere exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Attributional Style

A person's habitual way of explaining outcomes in their life, whether these are positive or negative events.

Situational Factors

Variables that affect consumer buying decisions and behaviors that are influenced by external conditions rather than internal or personal characteristics.