Which of the following is NOT a means of reducing the harmful effects of stress?

A) previous experience with a mild degree of the same stressful event
B) being able to predict the stressful event
C) concentrating on the stressful event
D) illusions, such as the belief one has control of an uncontrollable event

Stressful Event

Any situation or occurrence that causes significant anxiety or stress to an individual.

Predictable

Capable of being foreseen or declared in advance, often through analysis of available data or patterns.

Mild Degree

A term indicating a slight or minimal level of intensity, often used in the context of symptoms or conditions.