When Desired Events Do Not Occur Even Though Their Occurrence

question 40

Multiple Choice

When desired events do not occur even though their occurrence is normative for people of a certain group, that stressor is known as a:

• A) life event.
• B) community-wide strain.
• C) chronic strain.
• D) nonevent.

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Definitions:

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher concentration.

Solutes

Substances dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution; in biological contexts, these often refer to dissolved minerals, gases, or organic molecules.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability if untreated.