Stress

Thursday, July 21, 2011

The word stress can be confusing because it is used in different ways. for example. we might talk about the stresses of city living. by that we mean such factors as noise and traffic that cause us to feel strain and tension. or we might say that a person is suffering from stress. in this case, the word is used to mean the strain or tension itself.

we will follow the practice of stress researchers. they use the word stress when they refer to situation or things that cause stress. Examples of stressors in a city might be rushing crowds, wailing sirens. traffic jams, and the like. the illness of a parent or from one's family can also be stressors.

Researchers use the word stress to refer to the individual's reaction to stressors.