First, provide a clear definition of stress. Next, compare and contrast stress a

Stress is the tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a situation strains the ability to cope effectively.

CONTRAST:
--Stress as a stimulus: focuses on identifying types of stressful events (e.g., natural disasters, breakups, or retirement).

--Stress as a transaction: examines how people interpret (primary appraisal and secondary appraisal) and cope (problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping) with stressful events.

--Stress as a response: revolves around links between psychological and physical reactions to stressful situations.

COMPARE:
--They are all types of stress (i.e., tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a situation strains the ability to cope effectively).