As a single mother, Fatima typically deals with stressors and still manages to parent in an authoritative manner. After her car broke down, Fatima lost all patience with her son and yelled at him for a minor wrongdoing. In this case, the ______ likely influenced the negative shift in Shannon's parenting behaviors.

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The additive nature of stress explains how accumulated stressors can lead to a negative shift in behavior, as each additional stressor (like the car breaking down) adds to the overall stress level, potentially leading to a tipping point where an individual may react negatively.

As a Single Mother, Fatima Typically Deals with Stressors and Still