Understanding Stress: Causes, Effects, and Management

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1. What is a stressor?

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A stressor is defined as any stimulus or event that has the potential to cause physical or emotional stress, not something that reduces stress levels, medication to reduce anxiety, or a state of complete relaxation.

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Understanding Stress: Causes, Effects, And Management - Quiz

Explore the crucial relationship between stress and health in this focused assessment. This quiz evaluates your understanding of stress effects, management techniques, and health outcomes, providing insights essential... see morefor personal well-being and academic study in health-related fields. see less

2. What is stress?

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Stress is not a state of complete relaxation, a fictional concept, or a form of physical exercise. It is a response to challenging conditions requiring adaptation.

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3. What is an internal stressor?

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Internal stressors are psychological or emotional factors that generate stress within an individual, as opposed to external stressors which come from outside sources.

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4. List some examples of an internal stressor.

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Internal stressors are internal factors that contribute to an individual's stress levels. While work pressure, financial issues, and inadequate social support can also be sources of stress, they are considered external stressors rather than internal stressors.

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5. What is an external stressor?

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An external stressor is one that comes from outside the individual, not from within themselves.

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6. List some examples of an external stressor.

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External stressors are typically factors outside of an individual's control that can contribute to stress. While friends, hobbies, sleep, and nutrition can also play a role in wellbeing, they are not classified as external stressors in this context.

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What is a stressor?
What is stress?
What is an internal stressor?
List some examples of an internal stressor.
What is an external stressor?
List some examples of an external stressor.
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