Unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat are called __________.

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Catastrophes are large-scale events such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks that can cause a significant amount of stress and feelings of threat. Major life events and hassles refer to more everyday stressors and are not necessarily unpredictable or large-scale. Major hassles is not a commonly recognized term.

Unpredictable, Large-Scale Events That Create a Great Deal of Stress