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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 361 MC

A dancer in a group routine feels heightened stress because she believes her technique is weaker than her teammates.

This scenario best demonstrates which type of stressor?

  1. Competition pressure from opponents during performance
  2. Physical pressure from the demanding choreography requirements
  3. Personal pressure from individual desire to achieve team standards
  4. Social pressure from coaches and audience expectations
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Personal pressure arises from an individual’s own desires and self-imposed standards for achievement.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Competition pressure involves direct opposition from competitors rather than internal self-comparison.
  • B is incorrect: Physical pressure relates to skill demands rather than psychological concerns about ability.
  • D is incorrect: Social pressure comes from external sources while this scenario describes internal self-doubt.