Multiple Choice
When evaluating the causality of an adverse event in the context of stress, which of the following should be a consideration?
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Introduction to Stress
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Of the four scenarios below, which could be best defined as a personal stressor?
A
Hearing about a natural disaster in another country on the news
B
Losing your job unexpectedly and worrying about how to pay your bills
C
Reading about economic downturns affecting global markets
D
Learning that a celebrity has announced their retirement
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Understand the definition of a personal stressor: it is a stress-inducing event or situation that directly affects an individual’s life and well-being.
Analyze each scenario to determine if it involves a direct impact on the individual or if it is more of an indirect or general stressor.
Evaluate 'Hearing about a natural disaster in another country on the news' – this is an indirect stressor as it does not directly affect the individual personally.
Evaluate 'Losing your job unexpectedly and worrying about how to pay your bills' – this is a direct, personal stressor because it directly impacts the individual's life and financial security.
Evaluate the remaining options ('Reading about economic downturns affecting global markets' and 'Learning that a celebrity has announced their retirement') as indirect or general stressors, not personal ones.
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