Question

which statement regarding stress is false? multiple choice stress responses can vary depending on genetic factors. the college years are often very stressful. positive changes in ones life can be significant stressors. the sequence of physiological responses to eustress and distress are different.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Genetic factors can influence stress responses (e.g., differences in how people metabolize stress hormones), so this is true.
• Option 2: College years involve academic, social, and personal transitions, often causing stress, so this is true.
• Option 3: Even positive changes (e.g., getting married, a promotion) can be stressful due to adjustment, so this is true.
• Option 4: Eustress (positive stress) and distress (negative stress) have the same sequence of physiological responses (e.g., activation of the sympathetic nervous system, release of stress hormones), so this statement is false.

Answer:

D. The sequence of physiological responses to eustress and distress are different.