When a stressful event happens, our emotions will be affected most by
A)the amount of time it will take to deal with the situation.
B)how we appraise this situation.
C)whether the somatic nervous is aroused or not.
D)whether pressure or frustration is felt.

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Our emotions in response to a stressful event are most significantly influenced by how we appraise or interpret the situation. This appraisal determines our emotional response more than the duration of the event, the specific type of stress (pressure or frustration), or the activation of the somatic nervous system.

When a Stressful Event Happens, Our Emotions Will Be Affected