The Authors of This Text Would Likely Agree with Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

The authors of this text would likely agree with which of the following statements regarding the role of stress in an individual's life?

• A)At one time,stress was necessary to protect an individual against predators,but it is no longer necessary in today's society.
• B)Stress is an evolutionary-based brain response system that still functions to protect an individual in potentially dangerous situations.
• C)Stress is maladaptive in today's society.
• D)At one time in human evolution,stress was necessary to allow an individual to adapt quickly to their ever-changing environment,but it is maladaptive in today's society.

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