A stressor is not necessarily always negative, but rather it is any stimulus or event that challenges an organism to adapt or readjust in order to cope with it. This can include positive events (such as a wedding or promotion) or negative events (such as a car accident or loss of a job).

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A Stressor Is

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A stressor is

A) always a negative force life.
B) a stimulus or event that places a demand on an organism for adaptation or readjustment
C) a hormone that triggers the fight-or-flight syndrome.
D) an exercise program designed tocrease a person's ability to cope with stress.

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