Definitions of stress are (select all that apply):
a. a negative emotional experience that is associated with biological changes that trigger the body to make adaptations.
b. the accomplishment of specified activities during an available time period.
c. a physical, mental, psychological, or spi-ritual response to an experience.
d. a response that is evaluated by the indi-vidual as a threat to one's sense of well-being.
A, C, D
Stress is a negative emotional experience associated with biological changes that trigger the body to make adaptations. It can be a physical, mental, psychological, or spiritual response to an expe-rience that is evaluated by the individual as a threat to one's sense of well-being.
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