Which is a definition for the term stressor?
A)any physical or psychological event that produces stress
B)the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
C)the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
D)an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

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A stressor is any physical or psychological event that produces stress. It can be a situation, event, environmental condition, or any stimulus that an individual perceives as a threat or challenge to their physical or psychological well-being.

Answer: D
 This definition is incorrect. An unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness is a definition for the term distress, not stressor.

Options B and C are incorrect as they define stress and its effects, respectively, but not stressor.

Which Is a Definition for the Term Stressor