Which Statement About Stress Moderator Variables Is Accurate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about stress moderator variables is accurate?

• A)They filter the usual effects of stressors.
• B)They increase the potential impact of a stressor.
• C)They are primarily innate.
• D)They typically eliminate the source of stress.

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