
Introduction
A character's stress reactions are critical in defining how he or she copes with difficult situations and pressures. This characteristic is crucial to creating realistic and dynamic characters, as everyone at some point must deal with stress. Reactions to stress can vary widely, affecting the character's decisions and behavior.
This characteristic can be combined with others such as personality and emotional intelligence to develop complete and realistic characters. In addition, different stress reactions can generate interesting conflicts and dynamics among characters.
Variants of stress reactions
Resilience
Anxiety
Panic
Calm
Rationality
Irritability
Escape
Aggressiveness
Introversion
Proactivity
Denial
Optimism
Pessimism
Determination
Resignation
Emotional outbursts
Emotional control
Substance dependence
Support seeking
Self-pity
Focusing on the problem
Avoidance
Direct coping
Disorganization
Planning
Emotional outburst
Time management
Seeking creative solutions
Isolation
Collaboration with others