Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Nature of Stress

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the nature of stress is correct?

• A) Routine hassles may have significant negative effects on mental and physical health.
• B) Major stressful events make up the majority of events that are stressful.
• C) Most people effectively deal with everyday stress through the use of defense mechanisms.
• D) Minor stressors always produce minor effects.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, which stands in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by the enjoyment or interest in the activity itself.

Equity Theory

A process theory that states that motivation stems from a comparison of the inputs one invests in a job and the outcomes one receives in comparison with the inputs and outcomes of another person or group.