Lisa is a single parent of three children. During the course of each week she prepares meals, shops for food, and takes care of the household. She also works outside the home in a demanding job that she does not like yet is concerned about meeting her everyday expenses. Psychologists call these stresses

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Daily hassles refer to the small stressors that can accumulate over time and have a negative impact on daily functioning. Lisa's responsibilities as a single parent and working outside the home can be considered daily hassles. The other options, uplifts and pathogens, are not relevant in this scenario, and environmental hassles refer to stressors related to the physical environment, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Lisa Is a Single Parent of Three Children