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secondary stress

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secondary stress [′sekĀ·ən‚derĀ·ē ′stres]
(mechanics)
A self-limiting normal or shear stress which is caused by the constraint of a structure and which is expected to cause minor distortions that would not result in a failure of the structure.


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This concept, which was expanded in the psychology and trauma stress literature by Figley (1995), may assist rehabilitation counselors in describing the state of emotional, mental, physical exhaustion, and the secondary stress reaction that occurs during therapeutic interactions with persons who have experienced traumatic life events.
 
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