Marcus is a genomic data analyst working on a high-stakes clinical trial. He must complete complex sequence alignments from his desk in an open-plan university laboratory. However, his desk is situated directly adjacent to a server room that produces a constant low-frequency drone, and the laboratory suffers from noticeable temperature fluctuations and flickering overhead fluorescent lights. Marcus finds this environment highly stressful and physically fatiguing, and he is anxious about making critical coding errors before his upcoming project deadline.
Outline at least one strategy a psychologist might suggest for how Marcus could manage environmental stress to be able to work effectively for his project.
