There are three types of stressors. They are as follow:
(1) Environmental stressors : This type of stressors include - earthquake, flood, fire etc. These stressors are intense having serious effect. They affect a large number of people in one time and people give normal reaction about them.
(2) Psychological stressors : Internal stimuli which give rise to stress is called psychological stressors, such as - conflict, frustration, pressure etc.
(3) Social stressors : This type of stressors include social incidents or circumstances, such as-divorce, death of a family member, chronic disease etc.