It is threatening for a person to feel that he or she lacks _____ to cope with a particular demand.
A)motivation
B)competence
C)support
D)determination

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Feeling a lack of competence (skill or ability) can be threatening as it may lead to a sense of inadequacy or failure to meet a particular demand. Motivation, support, and determination may be helpful factors to build competence, but the lack of competence itself is the primary source of threat.

It Is Threatening for a Person to Feel That He