One criticism of Selye's theory of stress is that it emphasizes the ______ factors but largely ignores the influence of _______ factors.
A) external . . . internal
B) physical . . . psychological
C) psychological . . . individual
D) retrograde . . . proactive

Question

One criticism of Selye's theory of stress is that it emphasizes the ______ factors but largely ignores the influence of _______ factors.​
A) ​external . . . internal
B) ​physical . . . psychological
C) ​psychological . . . individual
D) ​retrograde . . . proactive

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Selye's theory of stress focuses on the physical aspects of stress (such as the body's physiological response to stressors), while largely ignoring the role of psychological factors (such as an individual's perception of and coping strategies for stressors). This has been criticized as too narrow of a perspective on stress.

One Criticism of Selye's Theory of Stress Is That It