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Which Theory Suggests That When an Individual Is Exposed to a Stressor

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Which theory suggests that when an individual is exposed to a stressor (e.g., family economic hardship) , they manage the stressor by subjectively appraising its threat and assessing available resources?


Definitions:

Capturing

The act of taking control of or obtaining something through force or strategy.

Drive-Reduction

A motivational theory suggesting that behavior is an attempt to reduce drives caused by needs or stress, restoring a state of balance.

Instinct

A natural and usually unchangeable behavior pattern in animals triggered by specific signals.

Cognitive

Relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering.

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