Question

Which statement is not true regarding stress?

a) periodic stress can serve the adaptive function of mobilizing the child to take actions to reduce the stimulus that is provoking the anxiety.
b) stress always leads to the development of a mental disorder.
c) stress is a common experience in childhood and adolescence.
d) stress becomes problematic when it is chronic.

Answer 1

The statement that is not true regarding stress is that stress always leads to the development of a mental disorder.

Correct option is b.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is not true regarding stress is option b) stress always leads to the development of a mental disorder.

While stress can contribute to the development of certain psychological disorders, it does not always lead to the development of a mental disorder. The impact of stress on mental health varies depending on the individual and their coping mechanisms.

It's important to note that stress is a common experience in childhood and adolescence (option c), and stress becomes problematic when it is chronic (option d).