Hachi is working against a deadline. She must have a term paper written by 8 am tomorrow. The deadline is an example of a(n):
a) stress.
b) stressor.
c) stress response.
d) stress reaction.
ANS: B, A stressor is a stimulus that throws the body's equilibrium out of balance.
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