Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Practice Exam

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All of the following are indicators of behavioral stress except for which one?

Social withdrawal
Appetite changes
Inability to solve problems
Substance abuse

The correct answer is: Inability to solve problems

Behavioral stress indicators are observable actions or changes in behavior that suggest a person is experiencing significant stress. Social withdrawal, appetite changes, and substance abuse are all common reactions to stress as they can signify coping mechanisms or the effects of overwhelming pressure. In contrast, the inability to solve problems is often an outcome of stress but not a direct indicator of behavioral changes that are typically observable. It may signify cognitive effects of stress rather than behavioral ones. Therefore, this response does not align with the common indicators of behavioral stress, which are mostly outward manifestations rather than internal cognitive struggles.