The Stress That a Person Actually Experiences in Different Situations

question 192

Multiple Choice

The stress that a person actually experiences in different situations is critically influenced by the

• A) number of life change units the event involves
• B) person's physical health when the stressor is present
• C) overall magnitude of the stressful event
• D) appraisals that the person makes

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Definitions:

Male Inmates

Individuals identified as male who are serving time in a prison or jail.

Female Inmate Population

A demographic group referring to women who are incarcerated within a prison system.

Depression

State marked by either a sad mood or a loss of interest in one’s usual activities, as well as feelings of hopelessness, suicidal ideation, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and trouble concentrating.

Sexual and Physical Abuse

Actions that inflict sexual and/or physical harm upon an individual, often leading to significant psychological trauma and distress.