Which psychological perspective best supports the view that stress is related to how people believe the stressor impacts their dally life? (A) Humanistic (C) Psychodynamic Beharioral (D) Cogntive

The correct answer is (D) Cognitive. The cognitive perspective emphasizes how individuals appraise or interpret stressors and how these interpretations influence their emotional responses and behaviors. According to this view, it’s not just the stressor itself, but the perception of or belief about the impact of a stressor on one's life that determines how stressful it is. This aligns well with theories like the cognitive appraisal theory developed by Lazarus and Folkman, which argues that stress arises when an individual perceives that the demands of a situation exceed their ability to cope. In contrast, the humanistic perspective focuses on concepts like self-actualization and personal growth, while the psychodynamic and behavioral perspectives have different emphases that do not center as directly on the appraisal process involved in stress.