Events which cause people to experience stress are called ___________.
A) stress stimuli
B) negative reinforcers
C) traumas
D) stressors

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Events that cause people to experience stress are called stressors. Option A is incorrect as stress stimuli is not a commonly used term. Option B refers to a type of consequence in behaviorism and not a cause of stress. Option C specifically refers to an event or experience that is emotionally and psychologically distressing or disturbing, but not all stressors are traumas.

Events Which Cause People to Experience Stress Are Called ___________