Dylan just received a reprimand at work for sloppy performance whereas Nadie had a terrible argument with her best friend. Research supports which
Of the following statements regarding their likely stress levels
A) Dylan is probably experiencing much more stress than Nadie.
B) Nadie is probably experiencing much more stress than Dylan.
C) Neither is likely to experience stress.
D) Dylan and Nadie are likely to have similarly high stress levels.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both scenarios described are significant stressors: a reprimand at work can cause professional and personal stress, while an argument with a best friend can lead to emotional distress. Research suggests that different types of stressors can lead to similarly high levels of perceived stress, as both situations threaten important aspects of one's life (job security, personal relationships). Therefore, it's reasonable to conclude that both individuals could be experiencing similarly high stress levels.

Dylan Just Received a Reprimand at Work for Sloppy Performance