Tori breaks up with her long-term boyfriend, William. What should her friends do to ensure Tori has a lower chance of mental health problems due to the stressor?

a) Watch how Tori reacts to the breakup
b) Ensure this is the only breakup she has
Consider This: Factors other than the stressor itself can indicate the potential for mental health problems.
LO 10.3: Analyze the physical and emotional effects of stress and individual differences in stress reactions
c) Reduce the number of other stressors in her life.
Consider This: Factors other than the stressor itself can indicate the potential for mental health problems.
LO 10.3: Analyze the physical and emotional effects of stress and individual differences in stress reactions
d) Remind her there are other "fish in the sea."
Consider This: Factors other than the stressor itself can indicate the potential for mental health problems.
LO 10.3: Analyze the physical and emotional effects of stress and individual differences in stress reactions


ANS: a

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