Which of the following conclusions has been reached about witnessing other people's pain and suffering
A) People can experience stress vicariously.
B) Empathic stress reactions depend on appraisal.
C) Vicarious stress is unaffected by appraisal processes.
D) Both a and b.

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Both A and B are correct. People can experience stress vicariously, meaning they can feel stress when they see others in pain or suffering. Additionally, empathic stress reactions depend on how individuals appraise or interpret the situation, indicating that the way people process and understand others' suffering affects their stress response.

Which of the Following Conclusions Has Been Reached About Witnessing