Identify Four of the Seven Principal Sources of Work Stress,and

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Essay

Identify four of the seven principal sources of work stress,and explain which ones might potentially act as factors either increasing or decreasing stress,depending upon specific circumstances.Explain specifically how each of the factors that you identify might be involved in both increasing and decreasing stress,by specifying both the necessary circumstances and any underlying assumptions about the individual or situation that you are making.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed at which nerve signals travel.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, which acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for carrying motor and sensory information both to and from the central nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The division of the autonomic nervous system that mobilizes the body’s resources during stress and emergencies, preparing the body for action.