Question

Julius received a challenging health diagnosis. He responded by educating himself about his health condition and participating fully in decisions about his treatment plan. What major variable that predicts our response to stress does this exemplify?

Answer 1

Answer:

The major variable that predicts our response to stress that the choice of Julius to decide for his own self exemplifies the sense of control.

Explanation:

• By not allowing the diagnosis to be a factor that would cause excessive fear, Julius chose to keep himself calm and poised.

• The control that he exhibited helped him gain stability and make crucial decisions for himself even in the situation that would have otherwise been stressful.

• This was possible because Julius kept the sense of control alive and chose to exhibit mental strength.