Two employees in the same job face the same stressors each day, yet one shows signs of distress while the other does not. This difference occurs because:
A)the high-stress employee might be using ineffective strategies to cope with the consequences of stress.
B)the low-stress employee might perceive the stressors as less of a threat.
C)the high-stress employee might be less physically and mentally fit and therefore has a lower threshold of resistance to stress.
D)All of these statements explain the different reactions by these two people.
E)None of these statements explain the different reactions by these two people.

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All three statements could play a role in explaining the different stress reactions between the two employees. One employee may have ineffective coping strategies, while the other may perceive the stressors as less threatening. Additionally, physical and mental fitness could also affect the ability to handle stress.

Two Employees in the Same Job Face the Same Stressors