How vulnerable are you to stress?

For most of us, stress is unavoidable. But researchers have identified a number of factors that can influence how severely stress impacts us. Rate each item, according to how much of the time the statement is true for you, to assess how vulnerable you are to stress and its harmful effects.

updated 8:33 p.m. ET Nov. 22, 2006

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