Lindsay sees a test as an opportunity to demonstrate what she has learned. Maxine worries about the same test and sees it as another way to demonstrate her failings. Their stress responses will differ depending on .A. which stage of the general adaptation syndrome they are in
B. their ages and test-taking experience
C. their distinct appraisals of the situation
D. the actions of the somatic nervous system
E. the relative impact of the adaptation-level phenomenon

C. their distinct appraisals of the situation

The correct answer is C. their distinct appraisals of the situation.

Explanation:

Basically every individual is different and has different ways to cope up with stressful condition. People differ in how they interpret the situation and then have different ways/ options to cope up with them.

This situation can be explained in light of stress appraisal, under which every individual has their own to evaluate and cope with stressful condition.   The difference in the reaction does not depend on the situation but it depends on the individual himself.

That is why Lindsey and Maxine both responded differently to the same situation.

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