Emily Is an Excellent Student

question 38

Multiple Choice

Emily is an excellent student.She puts in long hours on her schoolwork and often gets the top mark in the class.However,she is always relaxed and seems fairly easy going.She does her schoolwork as it is assigned,and doesn't put herself under pressure by leaving things to the last minute.She is also always willing to take the time to patiently explain difficult material to other students in her classes.Emily would MOST likely be described as having

• A) a Type A personality
• B) prosocial personality disorder
• C) dependent personality disorder
• D) a Type B personality

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Definitions:

Short-Term Stress

A temporary state of physical or psychological tension and strain, often resulting from demanding circumstances but not lasting long enough to cause significant harm.

Health Outcomes

The results of healthcare interventions and actions, including quality of life and mortality rates.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A consistent pattern of physical responses to stress that consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stress Resistance

The ability of an individual to withstand or manage stress without experiencing significant negative consequences on their mental or physical health.