Which of the Following Could Result from Facing Stressors Directly

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could result from facing stressors directly and repeatedly?

• A) An individual could develop multiple physical ailments.
• B) An individual could experience a marked decrease in subjective well-being.
• C) An individual could become accustomed to certain predictable negative experiences.
• D) An individual could develop new and more effective emotional coping strategies.

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Definitions:

Terracing

The practice of creating flat platforms on sloped land, often used in agriculture to reduce soil erosion and support water conservation.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies (e.g., lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers) by harmful substances or heat, negatively affecting aquatic ecosystems and human health.

Agricultural Chemicals

Substances such as fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides used in farming to enhance plant growth and protect crops from pests and diseases.

Sediment

Particulate matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid or is transported by water, wind, or ice.