AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes stress according to psychology?
A
A person’s prediction on a stressful situation
B
The inability to handle life’s challenges
C
The ability to assess struggles and obstacles in life
D
A person’s reaction to his inability to cope with a certain tense event or situation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires attention or action.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stress response, or “fight or flight” response is the emergency reaction system of the body. It is there to keep you safe in emergencies. The stress response includes physical and thought responses to your perception of various situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The physiology of stress refers to the biological processes in the human stress response. This includes the general adaptation syndrome (GAS); the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal system (HPA); the sympathomedullary pathway (SAM pathway), and the role of cortisol.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

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