Marissa is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy. Which of the following will lessen the impact of Marissa's stress over the surgery?
A. Holding unrealistic expectations about the stressor
B. Minimizing the use of social support
C. Viewing a detailed video of the procedure before surgery
D. Being uncertain as to how long the stressor will persist
Answer: C
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