Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between stress and identifying the causes of a problem? It is always possible to identify all the causes of a problem completely.
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13. Stress and Health
Introduction to Stress
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Which type of stressor is illness most commonly classified as in the context of stress research?
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Physiological stressor
B
Psychological stressor
C
Physical stressor
D
Behavioral stressor
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Understand the definition of a stressor in psychology: a stressor is any event or condition that causes stress to an individual.
Recognize that stressors can be categorized into different types, such as physiological (related to the body), psychological (related to the mind or emotions), behavioral (related to actions), and physical (related to bodily conditions).
Identify that illness affects the body directly, causing physical changes and challenges to bodily functions.
Classify illness as a physical stressor because it involves direct physical impact on the body, triggering stress responses.
Confirm that in stress research, illness is most commonly categorized as a physical stressor due to its bodily nature.
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