According to Lazarus, which psychological process determines how much stress a potential stressor will cause?

Multiple choice question for Health Psychology. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

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Managing the stressorEvaluating the stressor and strategies to handle itActivation of the sympathetic nervous systemIntensity of fear experiencedAssessment of previous related experiences

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Lazarus emphasized that the level of stress triggered by a potential stressor is largely influenced by the individual's appraisal of the stressor and their ability to cope with it, making option B the correct choice.

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According to Lazarus, which psychological process determines how much stress a potential stressor will cause?

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