Heather considers taking a new job. She focuses on the increased opportunities for promotion and the higher salary rather than her increased responsibilities; therefore, she views the new position as a rather than a .

A) hassle; major life event
B) challenge; threat
C) distress; eustress
D) Type A stressor; Type B stressor

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Heather considers taking a new job. She focuses on the increased opportunities for promotion and the higher salary rather than her increased responsibilities; therefore, she views the new position as a ________ rather than a ________.

A) hassle; major life event
B) challenge; threat
C) distress; eustress
D) Type A stressor; Type B stressor

Jasmine Gross · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Heather's focus on the positive aspects (opportunities for promotion and higher salary) rather than the negative (increased responsibilities) indicates she sees the new job as a challenge (something positive and stimulating) rather than a threat (something negative and stressful).

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