Stress that is severe and intense but lasts for only a limited amount of time is known as __________.
A) traumatic stress
B) cumulative stress
C) acute stress
D) chronic stress

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Acute stress is defined as a short-term stress response to a specific situation, such as a car accident or a job interview. The stress response is immediate and intense, but the body generally returns to its pre-stress level after the situation is resolved.

Stress That Is Severe and Intense but Lasts for Only