A stressor is an environmental event or situation that causes stress or anxiety. This could include things like a challenging work project, a difficult conversation with a loved one, or a traumatic event. It is not a physical muscle, exercise program, or hormone.

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A Stressor Is A(n)

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A stressor is a(n)

A) lower back muscle that frequently produces a feeling of physical tension.
B) environmental event that threatens or challenges us.
C) exercise program that increases one's ability to handle normal stress.
D) hormone released by the adrenal glands during periods of stress.

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