Asked by Kaudoure Isdoure on Jul 09, 2024

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Lazarus's view on stress emphasizes

A) the severity of the threat of amount of danger involved.
B) the reaction of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) our interpretation of the stressful event.
D) the consistent response across individuals to a single situation.

Lazarus

Refers to Richard Lazarus, a psychologist known for his work on stress and cognitive appraisal.

Interpretation

The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, such as a text, artwork, or data, based on a certain perspective.

Stressful Event

Any situation, occurrence, or condition that causes significant stress or disturbance to an individual's mental or physical well-being.

  • Comprehend the importance of one's own perception and interpretation when dealing with stress-related incidents.
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Derrold DeponaJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lazarus's view on stress emphasizes the cognitive and subjective interpretation of the stressful event, rather than just the objective reality of the situation or a consistent physiological response across individuals. He believed that the way we appraise and interpret the stressor determines our emotional and behavioral response to it.