Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Nature of Stress

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the nature of stress is correct?

• A) Routine hassles may have significant negative effects on mental and physical health.
• B) Major stressful events are more strongly related to mental health than are minor hassles.
• C) Most people effectively deal with everyday stress through the use of defense mechanisms.
• D) Experts generally agree that major and minor stressors are independent of each other.

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Definitions:

Chronic Entropion

A condition where the eyelid folds inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the eyeball, leading to irritation, discomfort, and potential damage.

Exophthalmos

A medical condition where the eyes bulge outwards excessively, usually due to an overactive thyroid gland.

Ptosis

Abnormal condition of one or both upper eyelids in which the eyelid droops; caused by weakness of the levator muscle or paralysis of the third cranial nerve.

Lithotomy

A medical position in which the patient lies on their back with legs elevated and spread apart, commonly used for gynecological and other medical procedures.