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Which one of the following choices best represents a potential stressor?

A. An unexpected visit
B. A long-awaited salary raise
C. A surprise gift
D. A decrease in gas prices

User Bernte
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I think that B, C, and D, would rather be good news in most typical circumstances, and only in some very atypical ones could they qualify as a stressor.

On the other hand, A is a potential stressor: you could be unsure whether your house is clean enough for the visit!
User Alex Shyba
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