According to Kobasa (1979), what type of person is least able to cope with stress (i.e., low on ""hardiness"")?
A)Individuals who do not try to have a lot of control in their lives
B)Individuals who find meaning in their work and in their personal relationships
C)Individuals who view potential stressors as a challenge
D)Individuals who feel they are able to influence events in their lives
E)Individuals who have a direction in life

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Kobasa's concept of hardiness includes three components: commitment (having a purpose in life), control (believing one can influence events), and challenge (seeing potential stressors as opportunities for growth). Individuals who do not try to have a lot of control in their lives (A) are described as having low hardiness, making them less able to cope with stress.

According to Kobasa (1979), What Type of Person Is Least