AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of a psychological change in response to stress is ____
A
Anger
B
Memory problems
C
Shaky voice
D
Avoiding behaviours
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stress can affect how memories are formed. When stressed, people have a more difficult time creating short-term memories and turning those short-term memories into long-term memories, meaning that it is more difficult to learn when stressed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Increased heart rate and respirations. Increased blood pressure. Upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea. Increased or decreased appetite which may be accompanied by weight loss or gain.

Detailed explanation-3: -To summarise, stress affects memory in a time-dependent manner, often enhancing memory formation around the time of the stressful encounter but impairing memory retrieval and the acquisition of information encoded long after the stressful event.

Detailed explanation-4: -Whereas moderate stress experienced during learning can facilitate information storage, 5–7 experiencing excessive stress acutely or severe stress chronically can be highly detrimental to memory function.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Psychological and Mental Effects of Stress Depression (especially when stress is chronic) Anger, hostility and rage. Irritability. Decreased concentration and memory.

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