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Chronic Form of Stress

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A chronic form of stress refers to long-term exposure to uncontrollable environmental conditions that can lead to prolonged physiological and psychological strain.

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