AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following stressor would best align with which conflict situation? “You have the opportunity to go get ice cream with your best friends or see a movie, both sound good to you.”
A
Approach-approach
B
Approach-avoidance
C
Avoidance-avoidance
D
Double avoidance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The freeze, flop, friend, fight or flight reactions are immediate, automatic and instinctive responses to fear. Understanding them a little might help you make sense of your experiences and feelings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Distress is the most commonly known type of stress. It is a negative stress that causes feelings of worry, fear or anxiety. Distress is typically caused by negative experiences and situations, such as losing a job or when a family member is diagnosed with an illness.

Detailed explanation-3: -On the other hand, there also exists stress that can be characterized as good, called eustress. Examples of common positive stressors are starting a new job, taking a vacation and learning a new hobby. When you feel eustress, you are motivated to perform well in the situation.

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