Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between predisposition to stress and the experience of stress?

A. Children are most vulnerable to severe stressors such as divorce and remarriage.
B. Adolescents raised by depressed parents are themselves more resilient to stressful events.
C. High levels of optimism and self-esteem improve a person's ability to cope with stress.
D. Environmental factors rather than genetics determine one's coping style for stress.


Answer: C

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