Last year Sally's family was in a car accident. Her oldest daughter was hospitalized for about a month with serious injuries, but following physical rehabilitation she has returned to all her valued occupations. During the time of her daughter's hospitalization and rehabilitation, Sally complained of tension headaches, anxiety, and at times feelings of being overwhelmed. Those symptoms have now resolved and she feels as if she's "back to normal." What type of stress does this best represent?

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Acute stress is a type of stress that occurs in response to a specific event or situation, such as a car accident, and resolves after the situation is over, as seen in Sally's case.

Last Year Sally's Family Was in a Car Accident