One person regards a new job as a challenge,whereas another regards the same new job as a potential threat.These different perceptions best illustrate differences in

A) the general adaption syndrome.
B) stress appraisal.
C) immune deficiencies.
D) catharsis.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The scenario presented in the question illustrates differences in stress appraisal, which refers to the process of evaluating and interpreting the meaning of a potentially stressful event. The person who regards the new job as a challenge is likely to appraise it as a positive or manageable stressor, while the person who regards it as a potential threat is likely to appraise it as a negative or overwhelming stressor. The other options (A, C, D) do not relate to this particular scenario.

One person regards a new job as a challenge,whereas another regards the same new job as a potential threat.These different perceptions best illustrate differences in

A) the general adaption syndrome.
B) stress appraisal.
C) immune deficiencies.
D) catharsis.

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One person regards a new job as a challenge,whereas another regards the same new job as a potential threat.These different perceptions best illustrate differences inA) the general adaption syndrome.B) stress appraisal.C) immune deficiencies.D) catharsis.

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One person regards a new job as a challenge,whereas another regards the same new job as a potential threat.These different perceptions best illustrate differences in

A) the general adaption syndrome.
B) stress appraisal.
C) immune deficiencies.
D) catharsis.