Jonah felt that his biology final was an extremely stressful event, whereas Susan did not. This example illustrates that ________ is crucial in determining whether a given stimulus is stressful.

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Perception is the interpretation of a stimulus, which can vary from person to person. In this example, Jonah and Susan have different perceptions of the final, leading to different levels of stress. Intelligence, gender, and objective reality do not directly relate to one's perception of stress.

Jonah Felt That His Biology Final Was an Extremely Stressful