Which of the Following Statements About Stress Is FALSE

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stress is FALSE?

• A)Continued exposure to very high stress levels may lead to permanent physiological and psychological damage.
• B)The general adaptation syndrome describes the stress experience.
• C)Employees are the most productive when they experience no stress.
• D)Stress is caused by stressors.
• E)Canadian women in management jobs experience more stress than men in similar jobs.

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