Which type of stress resurfaces after lying dormant for some time?

Delayed stress refers to experiences or reactions that emerge after a significant gap of time following a stressful event. This type of stress can arise when an individual encounters reminders of a past trauma or stressor, leading to a resurgence of feelings and symptoms that may have previously been suppressed or unnoticed.

In many cases, individuals may initially suppress emotional responses to trauma, and only later do these feelings manifest as a result of new stressors or situations that trigger those memories. This can be particularly relevant for correctional and probation officers who may face various trauma-related experiences in their line of work and require a keen understanding of how stress can resurface well after the initial event.

The other types of stress—acute, chronic, and cumulative—have different characteristics and do not necessarily involve the delayed reaction seen in delayed stress. Acute stress occurs immediately following a stressful event, chronic stress involves ongoing or repeated stressors over time, and cumulative stress refers to the build-up of stress that occurs from multiple sources over time, rather than resurfacing from a prior dormant state.