Question

stress is ________. a. positive or negative, depending on circumstances b. a body’s automatic physical response c. a negative reaction to outside influences d. a and b only please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

• Option A: Stress can be positive (eustress, like stress from a challenging but rewarding task) or negative (distress, from overwhelming situations), so it depends on circumstances. This is correct.
• Option B: Stress involves the body's automatic physical response (like the fight - or - flight response) to a stressor. This is correct.
• Option C: Stress is not always negative; eustress is positive, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Since both A and B are correct, D is the right choice.

Answer:

D. A and B only