Stressor
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A stressor is a chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, an external stimulus or an event that causes stress to an organism. An event that triggers the stress response may include for example:
- environmental stressors (elevated sound levels, over-illumination, overcrowding)
- daily stress events (e.g. traffic, lost keys)
- life changes (e.g. divorce, bereavement)
- workplace stressors (e.g. role strain, lack of control)
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