The term "ambient stress" refers to
A) stress that seems to have no identifiable source.
B) specific situations in which stress is most likely to occur.
C) chronic environmental conditions that place adaptive demands on people.
D) stressful situations that result from demands placed on us by others.

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Ambient stress refers to chronic environmental conditions that place adaptive demands on people, such as noise, air pollution, or crowded living conditions. It is different from acute stress, which arises from specific situations or demands.

The Term "Ambient Stress" Refers to