Malcolm Is Driving to Work on the Interstate When a Truck

question 437

Multiple Choice

Malcolm is driving to work on the interstate when a truck cuts in front of him.Malcolm slams on the brakes and avoids an accident.His heart is racing and he feels relief and anger simultaneously.In this instance,the stressor is

• A) the truck.
• B) the interstate.
• C) Malcolm's pounding heart.
• D) Malcolm's anger.

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