Estée's legs are paralyzed,but she is able to minimize the stress that the inability to walk might have caused by viewing this handicap as a challenge rather than a threat.This illustrates the importance of

A) the immune system.
B) stress appraisal.
C) the general adaptation syndrome.
D) the Type A personality.

Stress Appraisal

The process of evaluating a situation for its potential to cause stress, including assessments of its significance and how it can be managed.

General Adaptation Syndrome

General Adaptation Syndrome is a theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Type A Personality

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-motivation, aggressiveness, and impatience.