Joe's job is very stressful.When he comes home,he often feels grouchy,and he yells at his dog.Joe's wife,Karen,gets upset wondering what Joe will be like when he comes home at the end of the workday.She worries that she is starting to get a bit depressed by this.His dog is also starting to ignore him.Joe's grouchiness at home and the effects on his relationship with his wife and dog would be considered an example of:
A) stress crossover.
B) stress spillover.
C) stressor salience.
D) stress pileup.

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The situation described is an example of stress spillover, where the stress from Joe's job spills over into his home life and affects his relationships with his wife and dog.

Joe's Job Is Very Stressful