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Stressors are the factors in our lives which induce the stress response. We commonly use the term stress to mean both stressors and the stress response. Stressors occur at work, at home, or in our social life and are sometimes referred to as external environments.
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Patel, C. (1991). Stressors. In: The Complete Guide to Stress Management. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6335-2_3
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