Question

Responses to stressors depend, in part, on:

1)

the emphasis on the event

2)

the subjective cognitive appraisal of the stressor

3)

whether the stressor is familiar to you

4)

the viewpoints of others relative to the stressor

Answer 1

5) the individual's personality traits and coping mechanisms.
6) the individual's previous experiences with similar stressors.
7) the level of social support available to the individual.
8) the individual's overall physical and mental health.
9) the individual's current life circumstances and responsibilities.
10) the individual's cultural and social background.