When his manager told Marcus that his sales territory was being reduced to two states from four, Marcus thought he had done something wrong and was worried about his future at the company. In reality, his territory was reduced because the company didn't want to pay the taxes charged by those states. What is influencing Marcus's stress?
A) perception of the situation
B) social support
C) past experiences
D) individual differences

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Marcus's perception of the situation is influencing his stress. He believed that he had done something wrong and was worried about his future at the company. However, the reality is different from his perception, and his stress may reduce once he understands the real reason behind the territory reduction.

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