There is a test coming up next Thursday. When Cody thinks about the test as a challenge that he is ready to conquer, he feels less stress, but when he thinks of it as a threat to his ability to graduate, he gets stressed. Apparently it is better for Cody to remain ..... as he studies for the test.

STRESS AND HEALTH

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There is a test coming up next Thursday. When Cody thinks about the test as a challenge that he is ready to conquer, he feels less stress, but when he thinks of it as a threat to his ability to graduate, he gets stressed. Apparently it is better for Cody to remain ____ as he studies for the test.

A	in Denial
B	Pessimistic
C	optimistic
D	Progressive Relaxation

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Stress is likely to result if a stressor is perceived as extremely threatening or threatening with few or no effective coping options available.

Detailed explanation-2: -Approach-approach conflict is an intrapersonal conflict when a decision is to be made from two appealing choices. The choices are both positive and equal in the eyes of the decision-maker.

Detailed explanation-3: -5 types of stress: Environmental, postural, emotional, dental and nutritional.

Detailed explanation-4: -Overview. Biofeedback is a technique you can use to learn to control some of your body’s functions, such as your heart rate. During biofeedback, you’re connected to electrical sensors that help you receive information about your body.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH