10 (a). Chronic and Acute Stress

​The Human body can undergo 2 types of stress acute stress and chronic stress.  Acute stress is temporary.  Examples of Acute stress are a new challenge, a competition, and trouble at work, getting stuck in traffic or lifting heavyweights. These are all temporary and the stress will be relieved after the event.  Chronic stress is a stress that is prolonged. Examples of chronic stress are poor sleep habits, difficult friends or a bad schedule.