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Problems with Stimulus-Based Definition of Stress
This definition of stress fails to recognize that different people react differently to the same stimulus.
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Examples of Stressful Stimuli
An individual is stuck in a major traffic jam, making them late for an important job interview. They notice their heart is pounding and they are thinking about the negative consequences of being late. According to a definition that views stress as the external event itself, which of the following represents the stressor?
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Student Stress Example for Stimulus-Based Definition
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?
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