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Application of "What Is Stress?
"Kevin is a very relaxed, easy- going employee. When the new technological processes were implemented last month, he was able to easily accept the changes and start working through learning the new techniques necessary to use the new processes. George, on the other hand, was concerned about the new technology long before it was ever implemented. He was afraid he would no longer be able to be the top performer in his department. He has had several problems adapting to the new situation. George works very long hours, 60- 70 hours each week.
-Mary is George's supervisor. After several months of working 60- 70 hour weeks, Mary notices that George is arriving late to work, having conflict with his co- worker, and is frequently absent. Realizing that this is a stress- related problem Mary suggests that

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