Question

which of the following statements relating to stress is false? a. stress is caused by a wide variety of factors. b. stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms. c. stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided. d. stress can affect the mind and the body. please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

• Option A: Stress can be caused by many factors like work, relationships, etc., so this is true.
• Option B: Stress triggers the fight - or - flight response, an automatic physiological reaction, so this is true.
• Option C: Not all stress is unhealthy. Eustress (positive stress) can motivate and enhance performance, so saying stress is always unhealthy is false.
• Option D: Stress impacts both mental (e.g., anxiety) and physical (e.g., high blood pressure) health, so this is true.

Answer:

C. Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.