Which of the following is NOT listed as a common reaction to stress?

• A. Pain
• B. Hunger
• C. Depression and anxiety
• D. Crying

Answer: (B)

Stress tends to manifest in emotional and physical ways that caregivers and professionals often recognize, including physical discomfort or pain, emotional states like depression and anxiety, and behaviors such as crying. Hunger, while appetite can be affected by stress in some individuals, is not consistently described as a common, standard reaction in most educational resources. That variability in appetite means it isn’t listed as a typical stress reaction, making it the best choice for not being listed.