When is avoidance an effective stress reducer? (Select all that apply.)
A) When the stressor has great personal significance
B) When the outcome of the event will not be affected
C) When the stressor is not a frequently recurring event
D) When continued avoidance does not add stress
E) When avoidance does not diminish the self-image

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Avoidance can effectively reduce stress when the outcome of the event will not be affected by one's actions (B), when the stressor does not frequently recur (C), when continued avoidance does not add stress (D), and when it does not negatively impact one's self-image (E). Avoidance is not effective for stressors of great personal significance (A) because it can lead to increased stress and anxiety over time.

When Is Avoidance an Effective Stress Reducer? (Select All That