In the context of the types of stressor events, volitional stressors refer to:
A. events for which clear facts are available (what is happening, when, how long, and to whom).
B. events that are wanted and sought out, such as a freely chosen job change, a college entrance, or a wanted pregnancy.
C. events that pile up, one right after the other, so that there is no resolution before the next one occurs.
D. events that are unexpected, such as winning a lottery, getting a divorce, dying young, war, or being taken hostage.
Answer: B
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