Kathleen overslept, got caught in rush-hour traffic, and was late for work. During lunch she spilled coffee on her clothes. When she left work that afternoon she got caught in a sudden downpour of rain. By the time she arrived home she felt drained, grumpy, and stressed out. Kathleen's present state is the result of the cumulative effect of:

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Kathleen's present state is the result of daily hassles, as she experienced multiple minor stressors throughout her day such as being late for work, spilling coffee, and getting caught in the rain. It was not due to major life events or life change units, and there is no evidence of stress contagion affecting her.

Kathleen Overslept, Got Caught in Rush-Hour Traffic, and Was Late