THE OB JECTIVES OF PR EDICT ING THE OCCUR RENC E OF DELAY ED STRESS REA CTION s AMONG THE P OPULATION REFERT O Select one: preparatory stage preventative stage final stage main stage

The correct answer is 'preventative stage.' The objectives of predicting the occurrence of delayed stress reaction among the population refer to the preventative stage. This stage aims to identify and address potential stressors before they manifest into more severe reactions, thereby preventing the onset of stress-related issues.