The life-events approach to conceptualizing stress
a. considers the total impact of various life changes, such as beginning college or getting married
b. takes into account how individuals perceive a given change
c. includes the stress that comes from chronic conditions, such as a boring job
d. includes the stress caused by everyday incidents, such as losing your keys
Answer: A
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