Which statement concerning stressors and stress is accurate?
a. Stressors are external events; stress is an internal reaction to such events.
b. Stress is a chronic condition; stressors are only temporary.
c. Stressors are internal reactions such as increased heartbeat; stress is an external condition.
d. Stress and stressor are two different words that have the same meaning.
Question 2
Imagine that you are a physician and your patient is a Hmong immigrant who has just arrived in the United States. The patient, through a translator, tells you that spirits come into his room while he sleeps and make it hard for him to breathe. He wakes up screaming. Considering reports from other Hmong immigrants, you should ____.
a. reassure the patient that there is nothing to worry about and that symptoms will disappear on their own
b. assume the patient suffers from a psychotic mental condition
c. treat the person for anxiety disorder
d. be concerned that the patient's psychological stress can lead to sudden death
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