Question

studies of british civil servants have found that those in the lowest status jobs are much more likely to develop heart disease than those who have high status jobs. these findings attest to the importance of ______ in dealing with stress.
a biofeedback
b perceived control
c emotion - focused coping
d social support

Explanation:

Perceived control refers to an individual's belief in their ability to influence or control events in their life. In the context of stress, having a sense of perceived control can buffer against the negative effects of stress. Those in lower - status jobs may have less perceived control over their work environment (e.g., less autonomy in decision - making, more rigid task structures), which can lead to higher stress levels and increased health risks like heart disease. Biofeedback is a technique for gaining control over physiological processes. Emotion - focused coping is about managing emotional responses to stress. Social support is about the comfort and assistance received from others. Since the question is about the factor related to job status and stress, and the concept of control in different job statuses, perceived control is the most relevant.

Answer:

B. perceived control