When visiting your Aunt Jane in California last year, an earthquake struck the area. The earthquake would qualify as a

a. false criticism.
b. mortal attack.
c. traumatic stressor.
d. catastrophic stressor.
e. mild stressor.


Ans: c. traumatic stressor.

Psychology

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