Which theory suggests that when an individual is exposed to a stressor (e.g., family economic hardship), they manage the stressor by subjectively appraising its threat and assessing available resources?

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The correct theory is the stress appraisal theory, which posits that individuals evaluate stressors in their environment through a process of primary appraisal (assessing the threat posed by the stressor) and secondary appraisal (evaluating the resources available to cope with the stressor).

Which Theory Suggests That When an Individual Is Exposed to a Stressor