Which Statement Is NOT True Regarding Stress

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true regarding stress?

• A) Stress can be a common experience in childhood and adolescence.
• B) Periodic stress can serve the adaptive function of mobilizing the child to take actions to reduce the stimulus that is provoking the anxiety.
• C) Stress becomes problematic when it is chronic.
• D) Stress always leads to the development of a mental disorder.

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