An External Stimulus Called a Stressor and the Physical and Emotional

question 18

Multiple Choice

An external stimulus called a stressor and the physical and emotional responses to that stimulus are called:

• A)emotionalism
• B)tension
• C)hypertension
• D)stress
• E)stimulus syndrome

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DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

Trait Domains

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Big Five

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