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What counts as a source of stress?

What counts as a source of stress?

Concept map of sources of stress showing life changes, daily hassles, and workplace stress all linked to stress-related illness A source of stress is any demand in the environment or life situation that the person perceives as challenging or beyond their coping resources. The word perceived matters because the same event can feel manageable to one person and overwhelming to another.

Sources of stress Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Sources of stress

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Sources of stress. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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