The last time Brian met with the purchasing agent for Hampton Manufacturing, he made a crude joke about stuttering--not knowing that the agent's daughter had a severe stuttering problem. He has come back to the purchasing agent's office to apologize. Brian is definitely feeling a great deal of _____ stress.

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Situational stress is caused by specific events or situations that are perceived as threatening or challenging. In this case, Brian's apology for making a crude joke about stuttering is likely causing him situational stress.

The Last Time Brian Met with the Purchasing Agent for Hampton