That nervous, almost sick-to-your-stomach feeling you get immediately after you walk into class and the person sitting next to you says, "I can't believe you're so calm on the day of such a big test," (that you thought was next week,) is an example of:

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The situation described, specifically the sudden realization of a big test that was previously thought to be next week, is an example of situational stress. This type of stress arises from external circumstances or events that cause a person to feel anxious or overwhelmed.

That Nervous, Almost Sick-To-Your-Stomach Feeling You Get Immediately After You