In the context of the perceptions of stress, which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in toxic stress?

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Toxic stress refers to prolonged activation of stress response systems in the absence of protective relationships. Brenda's scenario of enduring a long and painful divorce procedure is most likely to result in toxic stress because it involves prolonged exposure to a stressful situation, potentially without adequate social support or coping mechanisms.

In the Context of the Perceptions of Stress, Which of the Following