characteristic patterns that affect a person’s reaction depending on the ability to predict the event:
1) Expected events: lower levels of anxiety and stress, a sense of control over the situation, psychological readiness, for example: a pre-scheduled examination or a planned visit to the doctor.
2) Sudden events: cause a strong and sudden stress reaction – the so-called acute stress reaction, increase the feeling of helplessness and loss of control, increase the likelihood of tension symptoms, for example: a sudden accident or unexpected shocking news.