Which phrase most closely describes the phenomenon of stress?

a. an inappropriate response to environment factors
b. a benign bodily reactions to stressors
c. an example of the mind-body connection
d. a learned behavior from denial of rewards

A is the most appropriate answer. Stress is a bodily reaction to stressors - it is a physiological response - but it is not benign, as this means harmless, and stress can be very bad for your health. When people do not know how to respond appropriately to environmental factors, they may become stressed.

Major sources of stress, such as a death or divorce, problems in family relationships, job loss, school, and substance abuse, can trigger or aggravate some mental disorders in some people. but not everyone who goes through those things develops a mental illness