Stressful Events That Are So Powerful That They Affect Large

question 84

Multiple Choice

Stressful events that are so powerful that they affect large numbers of people fit into the category of​

• A) ​life events.
• B) ​cataclysmic events.
• C) ​daily hassles.
• D) ​unintentional events.

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Definitions:

Etiological Factors

Causes or contributing factors that lead to the development of a disease or psychological condition.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior patterns.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder resulting in an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, requiring a strict diet to prevent intellectual disability and other health problems.

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a rare inherited disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood, requiring dietary management.