A Dominant Theme in Understanding the Manifestation of Stress Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

A dominant theme in understanding the manifestation of stress is that _____.

• A) negative stressors have greater impact on health than positive stressors
• B) illness results from a complex interaction of biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors
• C) the most important factor in the interaction between stress and health is interpretation of the situation
• D) the more stress a person encounters, the more likely that person is to become ill

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Definitions:

Poverty

A state of having insufficient financial resources or income to meet basic living needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Absolute Poverty

A condition characterized by the severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, health, shelter, and education.

Relative Poverty

The inability to secure goods and services required to live a life equal to working-class standards.

Working-Class Standards

Social and economic norms and expectations that define the lifestyle, values, and attitudes of the working class, a socio-economic group primarily engaged in manual labor.