Sometimes It Is Difficult to Distinguish Whether an Event Will

question 108

Multiple Choice

Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish whether an event will cause an individual to experience stress, because

• A)only negative events cause stress and people may not agree on what is negative.
• B)only positive events cause stress and people may not agree on what is positive.
• C)both negative and positive events cause stress, but people differ in what they feel is demanding or threatening.
• D)both negative and positive events cause stress, but people differ in what they feel is negative versus positive.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste between blood and tissues.

Tissue Damage

Injury or harm to bodily tissues due to trauma, disease, or exposure to harmful agents, resulting in disruption of structure and function.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against infections and diseases.

Histamine

A compound involved in local immune responses, regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.