Which statement most accurately depicts the role of "predictability" as discovered in research on stress?

a. It does not affect the impact of stress.
b. It makes stress boring and therefore less tolerable.
c. It increases the impact of stress.
d. It decreases the impact of stress.


D

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Psychology