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Chapter 20: Q.1 - Critical Thinking Questions. (page 449)

Why might two people diagnosed with exactly the same type of pain-inducing physical problem opt to place different levels of daily stress on their bodies?

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If two people with the same type of painful physical problem choose to place different levels of daily stress on their bodies, they will experience the same level of stress.

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Introduction.

The challenges of day-to-day living are referred to as daily stressors, and they include both predictable challenges, such as caring for a child or commuting between work and home, as well as unanticipated events like a broken home appliance, an unexpected work deadline, or a traffic jam

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Cause of Stress.

If two people diagnosed with exactly the same type of pain-inducing physical problem opt to place different levels of daily stress on their bodies, they will experience stresses at the same level.

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