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stressor
This term functions as a clinical or technical label for the trigger of a reaction rather than the reaction itself. It isolates the external cause, allowing a distinction between the source of the pressure and the internal feeling of being stressed. In professional settings, it is used to categorize environmental factors like noise or deadlines. In a personal context, it identifies specific triggers, such as a difficult relationship or a demanding boss, focusing on the catalyst of anxiety.
Countable when referring to specific triggers, such as identifying three different stressors in a workplace.
Meanings
An agent or event that causes stress or tension in a biological or psychological system.
"The loud noise of the city is a constant stressor for the new resident."