Soreness in one's joints, headaches, changes in weight or insomnia are all examples of:

• A. Emotional stress
• B. Physical stress
• C. Mental stress
• D. Distress

Answer: (B)

Physical stress shows up in the body as symptoms like joint soreness, headaches, weight changes, and insomnia. These are bodily signals of stress affecting physiology—muscle tension, hormonal shifts, and sleep disruption—rather than descriptions of emotions or thoughts. That’s why this set of symptoms best fits physical stress.