According to the homeostatic/medical approach to stress, stress occurs when deep emotions or environmental demands upset an individual's natural steadystate balance.

Homeostatic/Medical Approach

An approach focusing on maintaining balance and well-being in the body or environment, often applied in medical contexts to describe how the body regulates its internal environment.

Deep Emotions

Intense, often powerful feelings that have significant depth and complexity, reflecting emotional states that are profound and deeply rooted.

Environmental Demands

The requirements or pressures exerted by the surrounding environment on individuals or organizations.