Question

academic stress is best defined as
\a feeling of being overwhelmed by mental or emotional pressure.\
\a feeling of being overjoyed by achievements or accomplishments.\
\physical and emotional strategies for more effective learning.\
\the study of arranging areas or equipment for safety and comfort.\

Explanation:

Academic stress refers to psychological strain related to academic demands, which matches the description of being overwhelmed by mental/emotional pressure. The other options describe positive achievement feelings, learning strategies, and ergonomics, which are unrelated to stress.

Answer:

"a feeling of being overwhelmed by mental or emotional pressure."