Monica has been feeling upset and disturbed after her divorce. Though she is quite relieved with the divorce, the long-winded and cumbersome proceedings have taken a toll on her. Monicas disturbed state of mind indicates that she is most likely to be .....

STRESS AND HEALTH

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Monica has been feeling upset and disturbed after her divorce. Though she is quite relieved with the divorce, the long-winded and cumbersome proceedings have taken a toll on her. Monica’s disturbed state of mind indicates that she is most likely to be ____

A	obsessed
B	psychotic
C	egotistic
D	stressed

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The autonomic nervous system has a direct role in physical response to stress and is divided into the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). When the body is stressed, the SNS contributes to what is known as the “fight or flight” response.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sympathetic nervous system then kicks in to increase the heart rate, blood pressure and release fuel to help fight or get out of danger as it redirects blood flow to the heart, muscles and brain, away from the gastrointestinal tract and digestive processes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Journaling simply means writing down your thoughts and feelings. This seemingly simple act has proven benefits in managing stress and coping with mental health conditions. Some 2021 research shows that journaling helps reduce stress.

Detailed explanation-4: -the hormonal systems involved in emotions and stress. Hypothalamus: links the nervous system to parts of the endocrine system relevant to emotions.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH