Question

A stressor would be appraised as a ________ if someone anticipates that it could lead to some kind of harm, loss, or other negative consequence; however, if someone believes that it carries the potential for gain or personal growth, it would be appraised as a ________.
A. response; stimulus

B. challenge; threat

C. threat; challenge

D. stimulus; response

Answer 1

Answer:

C. threat; challenge                                                                                      

Explanation:

Stressor: The term stressor refers to the phenomenon that produces either psychological or physical stress that can be negative as well as positive. In other words, the stressor is defined as any stimulus, experience, or an event that leads to produce stress in an individual. The experience and event included in the stressor are considered to be challenges or threats to the person. It often produces several emotional responses, for example, hate, anxiety, sadness, or anger, etc.

In the question above, the given statement signifies the threat and challenge aspect of a stressor.