Which of the following factors would be the most influential in determining a client's response to a particular stressor?
A) Client's experience with stress
B) Client's perception of the stressor
C) Duration of the stressor
D) Severity of the stressor
B
Feedback: The client will respond to the stressor based on his or her appraisal (perception) of the stressor. The client's experience with stress, the duration of the stressor, and the severity of the stressor are not the most influential factors in determining a client's response to a stressor.
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