How is it possible that people experiencing the same life experiences are not affected in the same way?

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: How a person is affected by a stressful situation has a lot to do with how that person perceives the situation. For example, one person may place more value on a specific situation while another does not. Therefore, two individuals would differ in how they react to an unpleasant outcome of the situation. How a person copes with experiences that cause stress has to do with the culture a person comes from and what one learned from watching other people. Another way that the effects of stress can vary from person to person has to do with the amount of social support available to the individual.