Asked by Aimee Atakere on May 10, 2024

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Research on reactions to stressful stimuli finds that people typically use coping strategies to reduce anxiety

A) when trained to do so by the experimenter.
B) when reminded to do so by the experimenter.
C) when given no instructions about coping strategies by the experimenter.
D) very rarely, unless the stimulus is extremely anxiety-provoking.

Stressful Stimuli

Events or situations that cause stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope.

Anxiety-provoking

Describes situations, stimuli, or conditions that induce a state of heightened nervousness or worry.

  • Grasp the importance of coping strategies in regulating anxiety and stress.
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Pidah RochaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Research shows that individuals tend to naturally use coping strategies to reduce anxiety when faced with stressful stimuli, even when not given explicit instructions or reminders to do so by an experimenter.