______Refers to the Cumulative Effect of Long-Term Exposure to Stress

Question

______refers to the cumulative effect of long-term exposure to stress.
A)Stress syndrome
B)Stress response
C)Allostatic load
D)Allostatic overload

Accepted Answer

Allostatic load refers to the accumulated physiological strain on the body due to chronic exposure to stress. It can have negative health effects and contribute to various diseases. "Stress syndrome" and "stress response" refer more generally to the body's reaction to stress, while "allostatic overload" is not a commonly used term.