Plotnik and Kouyoumdjian use the case of Luisa,the 23-year-old sufferer of panic disorder,to show that:
A) how we interpret or appraise a situation determines the stress it causes
B) a bad scare in childhood will stay with you for the rest of your life
C) everyone experiences stress in some situation
D) stress can kill

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The authors use Luisa's case to illustrate how her interpretation of certain situations leads to her experiencing intense stress and panic attacks, highlighting the importance of cognitive appraisal in stress response. The other options are not directly related to the focus of the case or are too extreme/generalized.

Plotnik and Kouyoumdjian Use the Case of Luisa,the 23-Year-Old Sufferer