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Psychological Stress
Psychological stress is defined as the relationship between the person and the environment that is assessed by the person as demanding or exceeding his or her resources and endangering his or her well-being. Stress is an involved component that mediates the stressor-response relationship. It is important to note that a person's vulnerability to stress is a result of cognitive processes between the encounter and the reaction.
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Two employees are informed they must give a presentation to senior management next week. Employee A has extensive public speaking experience and views this as an opportunity to showcase their work. Employee B has a fear of public speaking and sees this as a major threat to their career. Although the external demand is identical for both, Employee B reports feeling significantly more overwhelmed and distressed. Based on the foundational understanding of stress, what is the most critical factor that explains the difference in their reactions?