Which Statement BEST Describes the Long-Term Effects of Exposure to Stress

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the long-term effects of exposure to stress during childhood?

• A) Children should be protected from all forms of stress because all stress is negative.
• B) Children who are repeatedly exposed to manageable stress tend to be more resilient as adults.
• C) Children who are raised by parents regularly exposed to high stress levels develop better coping skills as adults.
• D) Children who are exposed to any type of recurring stress develop avoidant behaviors as adults.

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