Gabriella and Gaetane are twins. They take all the same classes in high school and participate in the same extracurricular activities. Every year, as soon as classes end and summer vacation begins, Gabriella comes down with a cold or sinus infection, but Gaetane always stays healthy. How does cognitive appraisal help to explain the difference in the girls' susceptibility to illness?
A. Gaetane is less likely to think that the events are stressful and probably has better strategies for coping with stress.
B. Gabriella has a somewhat pessimistic attitude, whereas Gaetane tends to be optimistic when facing stress.
C. Gaetane probably inherited more genes that make her resilient even in a stress-filled environment.
D. Gabriella is more likely to seek out friends when she's stressed, whereas Gaetane tends to deal with it alone.
Answer: A
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