pressure
ChatGPT's explanation of "pressure": "Pressure" refers to the force exerted on an object, usually referring to the influence of external forces on the object, resulting in changes in the shape or volume of the object. In psychology, stress also refers to the psychological burden or tension an individual feels when facing a challenge or threat.
definition:
Stress is the effect of external forces on an object or individual, whether physical or psychological.
Example:
At work, excessive stress can affect employee performance and health.
Many students feel a lot of pressure when facing exams.
Useful examples:
Pressure in physics: When you press a balloon with your hand, the force exerted causes the balloon to change its shape. This is pressure in physics.
Stress in psychology: When a student feels anxious before a test, this emotional reaction is psychological stress.
origin:
The word "pressure" comes from the Latin word "pressura", which means "the state of exerting force". In Chinese, "pressure" means exerting force, and "Li" means force. Together they refer to exerted force or influence.