Question

Rush hour traffic is to upset stomach as ________ is to ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. stressor; stress reaction

Explanation:

In psychology, the term stressor refers to an stimulus, event or situation that cause a reaction of tension or stress in a person. Stressors usually create physical reactions to them.

In this example, rush hour traffic can create tension in a person (therefore it is considered a stressor) and the physical reaction it creates is an upset stomach. (which would be a stress reaction). Therefore, the correct answer is d. stressor; stress reaction