Potential stress can become actual stress when the outcome of an event is uncertain and ________.

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Potential stress becomes actual stress when the outcome of an event is uncertain and important to the individual. If the outcome is not important to the individual, it will not cause stress. Therefore, option A is incorrect. Option B is also incorrect as understanding may facilitate coping with the uncertainty. Option C may be a source of stress, but it alone is not sufficient to cause actual stress.

Potential Stress Can Become Actual Stress When the Outcome of an Event