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According
to Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus, stress
is a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes
bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease
causation. Synonyms for stress include strain, pressure,
and tension.
A definition
of stress commonly used in the field of stress management
is the body's response to any change to which it must adapt.*
*Source:
Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (2000). The relaxation
and stress reduction workbook (5th ed.). Oakland, CA:
New Harbinger Publications.
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