Events that are stressful for one person may not be stressful for another; this may be the result of the fact that

A) anxious people are less likely to perceive events as stressful.
B) neurotic people are more likely to "choke" under pressure.
C) stressed people are less likely to use defensive coping strategies.
D) The way individuals appraise a situation determines whether they are likely to perceive events as stressful.

The way individuals appraise a situation determines whether they are likely to perceive events as stressful. Different people can have different interpretations or appraisals of the same event, which can lead to different levels of stress. Those who perceive a situation as threatening, harmful or challenging are more likely to experience stress, while those who perceive a situation as manageable or beneficial are less likely to experience stress. Anxious or neurotic people may be more prone to appraising situations as stressful, but this is not always the case. Likewise, coping strategies can influence how people manage stress, but this factor does not determine whether a situation is perceived as stressful in the first place.