Brett sees an attractive woman he wants to meet. As he approaches her, he experiences sweaty palms and a racing heart. In this situation, __________ is the stressor.
A) his attraction to the woman
B) approaching the woman
C) his physical reaction
D) None of these is a stressor; this is a pleasant experience.

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The stressor in this situation is "approaching the woman," as it is the action causing Brett's stress response, indicated by his sweaty palms and racing heart.

Brett Sees an Attractive Woman He Wants to Meet