Question

choose the correct answer. chronic stress can have detrimental effects on ______. only physical health only mental health both mental and physical health

Explanation:

Chronic stress is known to impact both mental (e.g., anxiety, depression) and physical health (e.g., high blood pressure, weakened immune system). The options "only physical health" and "only mental health" are incorrect as stress affects both domains.

Answer:

C. both mental and physical health (assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original labels differ, adjust to match, e.g., if the third option has no label but is the bottom one, state "the option 'both mental and physical health'")