According to psychologists Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, the primary appraisal stage of dealing with stress is focused on ______________.
a) assessing the implications of a potentially stress-inducing event
b) seeking preliminary ways to avoid or deflect potential stressors
c) evaluating whether one’s personal resources are up to the challenge
d) designing a coping strategy to deal with the threat
Answer: a) assessing the implications of a potentially stress-inducing event
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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