_____ is a negative response such as frustration or fear, which leads to unhealthy and unproductive results.

A) Distress
B) Inequity
C) Eustress
D) Valence

Distress

The adverse psychological, physical, behavioral, and organizational consequences that may arise as a result of stressful events.

Negative Response

A reaction that is adverse or unfavorable to a situation or stimulus.

Inequity

A situation in which a person perceives that he or she is receiving less than he or she is giving or is giving less than he or she is receiving.