Assume that a negative event has occurred in your life.Under which of the following conditions is it likely to be most stressful?
A) It occurred just after a positive event.
B) It was just like an event you had experienced a year earlier.
C) It was unexpected.
D) You are female, not male.

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The most stressful condition is when the negative event is unexpected. This is because unexpected events are more difficult to prepare for and can catch us off guard, leading to greater feelings of stress and anxiety. The other options do not necessarily increase the level of stress in the situation.

Assume That a Negative Event Has Occurred in Your Life