Which term describes stress that occurs due to major events that threaten your safety or the safety of others?

• A. Traumatic Stress
• B. Routine Stress
• C. Acute Stress
• D. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Answer: (A)

Traumatic stress describes the stress response that follows exposure to a major event that threatens your safety or the safety of others. When you experience or witness such a threat, your body and mind react with fear, helplessness, and heightened arousal, which can include intrusive memories, avoidance, irritability, and sleep disturbances. This is different from routine stress, which stems from everyday hassles and isn’t tied to a life-threatening event. It’s also distinct from acute stress, which refers more generally to the immediate, short-term reaction to stressors, and from post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a longer-lasting condition that can develop after trauma rather than the immediate stress response itself.