A stressful event people believe they can handle is termed a _____,whereas a stressor that would overwhelm a person is termed a _____.
A)threat;challenge
B)primary stressor;secondary stressor
C)challenge;threat
D)secondary stressor;primary stressor

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the transactional model of stress and coping, a stressor can be appraised as either a threat or a challenge. A threat is a stressor that is perceived as negative and overwhelming, while a challenge is a stressor that is perceived as manageable and potentially positive. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it matches the correct terms with their definitions.

A Stressful Event People Believe They Can Handle Is Termed