Which of the following is not an effect of toxic stress? a. hormone, such as cortisol, increase b. heart rate increase c. may cause reaction to higher thresholds of stress d. may cause developmental delays

The only  response that is not originated by toxic stress is:n c) may cause reaction to higher tresholds of stress.

Explanation:

Toxic stress is the exposure to prolonged adversity the concept was created for children but now is also applied to adults. One of the major contributors to toxic stress is parenting style. Its effects are hormone dyscontrol, heart rate increase, and also developmental delays. However, because we are talking about a very big and deep stress status as a whole. A higher threshold of stress is not in the scheme because our subject is already under prolonged stress. It won't create more stress by itself, conditions create stress not stress.