Events or Situations That Are Perceived as Harmful, Threatening, or Challenging

question 202

Multiple Choice

Events or situations that are perceived as harmful, threatening, or challenging are called:

• A) catecholamines.
• B) daily hassles.
• C) stressors.
• D) life change units.

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Definitions:

Axonal Degeneration

Axonal degeneration is a process where the axon, the long slender projection of a nerve cell, deteriorates which can lead to various neurological disorders.

Psychogenic Disorder

A disorder with psychological origins, where mental factors play a significant role in developing or causing physical symptoms.

Somatogenic Disorder

A mental disorder that is believed to have a physical, biological basis or cause.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often without a reasonable basis.