Both positive and negative events can trigger stress, but they may lead to different emotions. For instance, while getting a promotion at work can cause stress, it may be accompanied by feelings of excitement and happiness. Similarly, negative events like getting into an accident can cause stress, but it may be accompanied by fear, anger, or sadness. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

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What Causes Stress

Question 18

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What causes stress?

A) Both positive and negative events can cause stress,but they incur separate and distinct emotions.
B) Positive and negative events cannot be emotionally experienced at the same time,thus only negative events that overshadow positive ones cause stress.
C) Positive but not negative events can cause sufficient stress to affect a person's long-term health.
D) Change is the primary cause of harmful stress.

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