Tara Has Noticed That When She Feels Better About Herself

question 73

Multiple Choice

Tara has noticed that when she feels better about herself (i.e., higher self-esteem) , her friends and guys she is interested in dating tell her she looks more attractive. According to this example, self-esteem and perceived attractiveness show

• A) a negative correlation.
• B) a positive correlation.
• C) a time-lagged correlation.
• D) no correlation.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to long-term exposure to stress, proposed by Hans Selye.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through in reaction to prolonged stress.

Distress

Emotional suffering or pain often caused by stress, anxiety, or trauma, which can negatively impact an individual's mental and physical health.