Question

Explain the internal sources of psychological stress.

Answer 1

1. Frustration results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone that hinders us from achieving a desired goal. In this case her parents are not allowing her to study abroad.
2. Conflicts may occur between two or more incompatible needs or motives.
3. Internal pressures stem from beliefs based upon expectations from inside us to ourselves, such as, ‘I must do everything perfectly.’ Such expectations can only lead to disappointment. 
4. Social pressures may be brought about by people who make excessive demands on us.