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, which are minor irritations and frustrations that accumulate over time and can have a cumulative effect on a person's stress level. None of the other options (major life events, stress contagion, life change units) adequately explain Kathleen's situation, as they involve more significant or external factors.

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