"There is no doubt about it - life is full of stress. Think for a moment about all the things that bother you, such as exams, jobs, relationships, and finances. For most people, this list lengthens quickly. But, you may wonder, isn't this true for people of all ages? Is stress more important in middle age? Although stress affects people of all ages, it is during middle age that the effects of both short-and long-term stress become most apparent. In part, this is because it takes time for stress disorders to manifest themselves, and in part it is due to the gradual loss of physical capacity as the normal changes accompanying aging begin to take their toll."

Question: How might life experience and cognitive developmental level influence the appraisal of and coping with stress?

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