AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Relational stress refers to experiences with others that cause distress, but not the extreme stress that evoke arousal that greatly exceeds the regulator boundaries of the window of tolerance (Ogden et al., 2006; Ogden & Fisher 2015).

Detailed explanation-2: -Stress follows the three stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. If the stress is prolonged or severe, it could result in diseases of adaptation or even death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some people are naturally more sensitive and reactive to stress. Differences in temperament, a collection of inborn personality traits that can be observed as early as infancy, can cause some people to be naturally more resilient in the face of stress while others can feel more threatened and less able to cope.

Detailed explanation-4: -Relational stressors examined included emotional abuse, maternal behavior undermining adolescents’ autonomy and relatedness, and lack of support from close peers.