Question

Which of the following is an example of an ambient stressor ?

• A. The death of a loved one
• B. High levels of pollution
• C. Moving to an unfamiliar city
• D. Perceived disrespect from a peer

Answer 1

Answer:

B. High levels of pollution

• Ambient stressors are hard to control, and often happen in the background of one’s life and active salience.
• Moving to an unfamiliar city and the death of a loved one would be a significant life change.
• Ambient stressors are global stressors, not individual, meaning that they can influence more than one person.
• Perceived disrespect from a peer would be a daily hassle.
• High levels of pollution would be an ambient stressor, as an individual has little control over it and might not even realize it is causing stress.