It can occur in specific situations.
Different people perceive different situations as stressful.
Stress management refers to the effort to control and reduce the tension that occurs with a situation that is considered difficult or unmanageable. The degree of stress and the desire to make the changes will determine the level of change that will take place. The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situation or emotion is stressful or not. A person with a negative attitude will often perceive many situations as being stressful. Negative attitude is a predictor of stress, because this type of person responds with more stress than a person with a more positive attitude.