'Stress' Read a short passage and then listen to part of a lecture on the same topic. Reading Time: 45 seconds Stress Stress is defined as a mental and physical condition that occurs when an adjustment or adaptation must be made to the environment. Unpleasant conditions or events cause stress, as, for example, financial problems, a divorce, health issues, or pressure at work. However, a certain amount of stress occurs even when the adjustment is to a condition that is perceived as desirable. Exercise, dating, moving to a new home, or taking a trip are all stressful situations. Although short-term stress is usually harmless, the consequences of long-term stress can be dangerous to health. Factors that decrease the consequences of stress are the ability to predict stressful situations and the level of control over them that can be achieved. Now listen to part of a lecture in a psychology class. The professor is talking about an experiment. Question Explain the causes of stress and relate them to the experiment with rats. Preparation Time:30 seconds Preparation Time:60 seconds