Hans Selye's definition of stress is considered a response-based definition because it conceptualizes stress chiefly in terms of the ________.

A) best action to take in order to eliminate the stressor
B) body's baseline reaction to ordinary events
C) body's physiological reaction to any demand that is placed on it
D) mental health of the individual

Response-Based Definition

A method of defining concepts by specifying the response or outcome they produce, rather than the characteristics they possess.

Stress

A feeling of emotional or physical tension resulting from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Physiological Reaction

Bodily responses to stimuli, including changes in heart rate, hormone levels, and muscle tension.