Stressors that people experience vary in terms of which of the following?
(A) Predictability
(B) Complexity
(C) Duration
(D) Intensity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Stresses vary along four dimensions, shown under ‘Dimensions’ in the general model of the stress process. The outcome of a stress depends on where it lies on each of them.
(A) Predictability Correct. A stress may be unexpected or predictable; unanticipated stresses have more negative consequences.
(B) Complexity Correct. A stress may be less complex or more complex; complex stresses do more harm than simple ones.
(C) Duration Correct. A stress may be short-term or long-term; prolonged or chronic stress is worse than short-term stress.
(D) Intensity Correct. A stress may be of low or high intensity; more intense stress has more negative consequences.
NCERT (2025-26): “Nature of Stress … As indicated in Figure 3.2, the stresses which people experience also vary in terms of intensity (low intensity vs. high intensity), duration (short-term vs. longterm), complexity ( less complex vs. more complex) and predictability (unexpected vs. predictable). The outcome of stress depends on the position of a particular stressful experience along these dimensions. Usually more intense, prolonged or chronic, complex and unanticipated stresses have more negative consequences than have less intense, short-term, less complex and expected stresses.…”
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