Identify the odd one out among the following events:

The correct answer is Option (2) → An earthquake in the town

Option (1) Death in the family — Incorrect. Death in the family is a <strong>social stress</strong>. It comes from outside and from our ties with other people.

Option (2) An earthquake in the town — Correct. An earthquake is a <strong>traumatic event</strong>, an extreme event like a fire, an accident or a tsunami. It does <strong>not arise from our interaction with other people</strong>, so it is the odd one out.

Option (3) Strained relationships with relatives — Incorrect. Strained relationships are a social stress, because they arise from our <strong>interaction with other people</strong>.

Option (4) Trouble with neighbours — Incorrect. Trouble with neighbours is a social stress, born of our dealings with the people around us.