Events That Are Stressful for One Person May Not Be

question 194

Multiple Choice

Events that are stressful for one person may not be stressful for another; this may be the result of the fact that

• A) anxious people are less likely to perceive events as stressful.
• B) neurotic people are more likely to "choke" under pressure.
• C) stressed people are less likely to use defensive coping strategies.
• D) how individuals appraise a situation determines whether they are likely to perceive events as stressful.

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Definitions:

Projection

The act of estimating or predicting future trends based on current or historical data.

Personal Attributes

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual, including personality traits, skills, and values.

Other Individuals

refers to people outside of oneself, often mentioned in context of social interactions, influence, or comparison.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals control the perceptions others form of them, often by strategically manipulating information in social interactions.