How does stress differ from a stressor?
The sources of stress, are called stressors, and can be: • Environmental (weather, indoor environment, noise, pollution, etc) • Physiological (illness, injury, sleep disturbances, hangover, poor nutrition, etc.) • Interpersonal (roommate conflicts, family demands, work responsibilities) • Psychological (thoughts, beliefs, worries, changes in moods, etc.) • Organizational (rules, bureaucracy, role expectations, etc) • Financial (bills, unplanned expenses, tuition, etc.) • Life Events (death of a loved one, moving, marriage, divorce of parents, etc.
