What is the difference between a stressor and a stress reaction?

A. A stress reaction is a stimulus that causes a need for adjustment, while a stressor is the psychological or physiological response to such a stimulus.
B. A stressor is a psychological response to positive life events, while a stress reaction is a psychological response to negative life events.
C. A stressor is a stimulus that causes a need for adjustment, while a stress reaction is the psychological or physiological response to such a stimulus.
D. A stress reaction is a psychological response to positive life events, while a stressor is a psychological response to negative life events.


Answer: C

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