Question

After five stressful years of watching his company lose most of its business, Jose had a heart attack when his accountant informed him his only option was to declare bankruptcy. Jose's heart attack would be considered a(n) _____ effect of his chronic stress.

Answer 1

Options:

indirect

limited

direct

unimportant

Answer:

direct

Step-by-step explanation:

Chronic stress is constant exposure of the body to stressors over a long period of time which involves response of the endocrine system over these periods. Overtime, the body wears and tear which is caused by the effects of chronic stress. This in the long run can result into heart disease, infections etc. Heart attack suffered by Jose can be considered to be a direct effect of chronic stress.