The useful idea
- The useful idea
Chronic stress is the physiological or psychological response induced by a long-term internal or external stressor.
- How it works
The stressor, either physically present or recollected, will produce the same effect and trigger a chronic stress response.
- Why it matters
There is a wide range of chronic stressors, but most entail relatively prolonged problems, conflicts and threats that people encounter on a daily basis.
Why this matters
Use Chronic stress to ask clearer questions; personal health decisions still belong with a qualified professional.
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Use Chronic stress to ask clearer questions; personal health decisions still belong with a qualified professional.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Chronic stress?
- The useful idea — correct
- How it works
- Why it matters
Chronic stress is the physiological or psychological response induced by a long-term internal or external stressor.
General education only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.