Which of the following is a method or way in which a stressful situation could be perceived as less stressful?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. When one a anticipates the threat or the stressful situation
- B. When one knows how long the stressful situation will last
- C. When one understands the nature and cause of the situation
- D. All of the above
Explanation
A stressor often feels less threatening when it is predictable, its duration and causes are understood, and the person can prepare for it. Anticipation can therefore reduce uncertainty and perceived stress rather than intensify it.
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