Nelson experiences a lot of chronic stress at work, and his wife has asked for a divorce. Surprisingly, Nelson seems to be exhibiting very few stress reactions. He has a large network of friends who help him deal with his stressors. The support his friends provide is a
A. general adaptation syndrome.
B. stress resistor.
C. stress mediator.
D. cognitive stress strategy.
Answer: C
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