Evaluating a Definition of Stress
A researcher defines stress as 'any external event or situation that places a demand on a person.' The researcher believes that the event itself is the stress. Using only the information in the case study below, analyze the primary weakness of this definition.
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Two colleagues are told they must give a presentation to the entire company in one week. Colleague A feels a surge of excitement and sees it as a great opportunity to showcase their work. Colleague B, however, feels overwhelmed with anxiety and dreads the event. This difference in reaction primarily illustrates a key limitation of defining stress solely based on the presence of a demanding external event. What is that limitation?
Evaluating a Definition of Stress