Who is likely to have the most severe stress? a. Lauren, who sees the aftermath of an accident b. Bill, who has a deadline the next day for an important project c. Anne, who is planning her wedding d. Josh, who has just been told he has cancer and whose wife announces she is leaving him when he tells her announces she is leaving him when he tells her the news

D

Explanation:

Josh is going to have the most severe stress called chronic stress disorder. Chronic stress can set in due to feelings of hopelessness, in Josh's case he has a terminal ailment, cancer, which has caused his wife to leave him. This puts him at risk of developing panic attacks, anxiety and depression.

Lauren is going through acute stress disorder because of the accident she witnessed.

Bill is going through episodic Acute stress because due to the deadline, he is feeling pressurized and in a rush.

Anne has acute stress disorder due to an upcoming event in this case her wedding which predominates her mind.

Answer: d. Josh, who has just been told he has cancer and whose wife announces she is leaving him when he tells her announces she is leaving him when he tells her the news