Assume that a negative event has occurred in your life. Under which of the following conditions would it likely be most stressful?
A) It occurred just after a positive event.
B) It was just like an event you had experienced a year earlier.
C) It was unexpected.
D) You are female, not male.

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Unexpected events tend to be more stressful because they catch us off guard and we have less time to prepare for them or develop coping strategies. The other options do not necessarily increase the stress level of a negative event.

Assume That a Negative Event Has Occurred in Your Life