Alex experiences little stress because he expects things to work out the way he wants them to.This best illustrates the value of

A) a Type A personality.
B) an external locus of control.
C) optimism.
D) biofeedback.

Alex's belief that things will work out the way he wants them to reflects a relatively optimistic outlook on life. This attitude may help him cope more effectively with stressors and reduce the amount of stress he experiences. Choice A is incorrect because having a Type A personality is typically associated with high levels of stress and a tendency to experience anger and hostility. Choice B is incorrect because an external locus of control refers to the belief that external factors (e.g. luck, fate) control one's outcomes, which may or may not be associated with stress. Choice D is incorrect because biofeedback is a technique used to help individuals learn how to control their physiological responses to stress, rather than a factor that directly influences one's stress level.