AP PSYCHOLOGY

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MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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Wayne was a highly motivated teacher, who really tried to make a difference in the lives of his students. However, the constant budget cutbacks and the long hours that he puts in have taken their toll. He has become disillusioned with teaching, and he often calls in sick. In this case, it is quite likely that Wayne is experiencing
A
burnout
B
amotivational syndrome.
C
general adaptation syndrome.
D
posttraumatic stress disorder.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This relationship is known as Yerkes-Dodson law, which holds that a simple task is performed best when arousal levels are relatively high and complex tasks are best performed when arousal levels are lower.

Detailed explanation-2: -Selye identified these stages as alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Understanding these different responses and how they relate to each other may help you cope with stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Higher levels of disengagement coping typically predict poorer outcomes, such as more anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior, less positive affect, and poorer physical health, across an array of stressors (Littleton et al., 2007; Moskowitz et al., 2009; Roesch et al., 2005).

Detailed explanation-4: -The idea that emotional tension can be released through behavior and that this response may be adaptive is known as. catharsis.

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