Differentiate tangible versus intangible stressors and provide one example of each relevant to college students.

Tangible stressors are physical or concrete challenges, such as managing a heavy course load; intangible stressors are emotional or psychological challenges, such as feeling homesick.

Tangible stressors are emotional or psychological challenges, such as feeling overwhelmed; intangible stressors are physical or concrete challenges, such as attending classes.

Tangible stressors are social or interpersonal challenges, such as loneliness; intangible stressors are financial or academic challenges, such as paying tuition.

Tangible stressors are academic challenges, such as taking exams; intangible stressors are social or emotional challenges, such as making friends.