A consequence of describing a primary appraisal as irrelevant, positive, or stressful is that:

A. stress can be better studied
B. a situation is perceived in similar ways by healthy individuals
C. normal stress reactions are caused by stressful situations
D. different people can appraise the same situation differently


Answer: D

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