Which of the following is least in danger of suffering the effects of a chronic stressor?
A) Violet, whose 6 year old child has leukemia
B) Herman, who has stayed in an unhappy marriage for six years
C) Joel, who has a supportive family but lives in extreme poverty
D) Jonathon, who moved to a new university and is sharing a dorm room with his best friend

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Jonathon's situation involves a new, but likely temporary stressor, as he has moved to a new university and is sharing a dorm room with his best friend. In comparison, Violet's situation involves a chronic stressor, as her child's leukemia likely requires ongoing treatment and care. Herman's situation involves a chronic stressor as he has stayed in an unhappy marriage for six years. Joel's situation involves a chronic stressor as he lives in extreme poverty, which can have long-term effects on physical and mental health.

Which of the Following Is Least in Danger of Suffering