AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

THEORIES AND PHYSIOLOGY OF EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anxiety is the most common emotional/cognitive response to stress.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anxiety has three main components: emotional, physiological, and cognitive. Imagine you have a presentation coming up at work. You might notice feelings of fear and dread, two examples of the emotional component.

Detailed explanation-2: -To this end, anxiety is defined as the response to prolonged, unpredictable threat, a response which encompasses physiological, affective, and cognitive changes (Grillon et al., 1991; Grillon, 2008; Davis et al., 2010).

Detailed explanation-3: -There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an external trigger. The trigger can be short-term, such as a work deadline or a fight with a loved one or long-term, such as being unable to work, discrimination, or chronic illness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cognitive symptoms of stress include: Constant worrying. Racing thoughts. Forgetfulness and disorganization.

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