Question

how can someone distinguish between positive and negative stressors in his or her life?
only negative stressors create strong and prolonged anxiety.
only negative stressors cause a change in behavior and outlook.
only positive stressors influence the body and the mind.
only positive stressors result in higher heartbeat and breathing rates.
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Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• Option 1: Negative stressors (distress) often lead to strong, prolonged anxiety, while positive stressors (eustress) typically have shorter - lived, less intense anxiety. This makes sense as a way to distinguish them.
• Option 2: Both positive and negative stressors can cause changes in behavior and outlook. For example, a positive stressor like getting a new job can change behavior (e.g., new routine) and outlook (more positive about future), so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Both positive and negative stressors influence the body and mind. For instance, positive stress from an exciting event can make the mind focused and the body energized, and negative stress can cause mental and physical strain. So this is wrong.
• Option 4: Both positive and negative stressors can result in higher heartbeat and breathing rates as the body's stress response (fight - or - flight) is activated in both cases. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Only negative stressors create strong and prolonged anxiety.