Question

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. Stress is a subjective experience. B. The effects of stress are cumulative. C. Minor hassles may prove more stressful than major ones. D. One should seek to avoid all stress.

Answer 1

The incorrect answer is D. One should seek to avoid all stress.

While too much stress is physically and emotionally harmful for us, some stress is normal and actually important. Good stress (our fight-or-flight response) is crucial for our survival, and it motivates us to handle our day-to-day challenges.