Which of the Following Was NOT Cited in Your Text

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT cited in your text as a disruptive effect of severe stress on cognitive functioning?

• A) Inability to integrate new information.
• B) Reduced working memory efficiency.
• C) Decrease in cortisol production.
• D) Poorly organized view of options.

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Definitions:

Overaroused

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, often leading to stress, anxiety, or heightened sensory sensitivity.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front part of the cerebral cortex, responsible for executive functions, decision making, controlling impulses, and emotional expression.

Extraversion Dimension

A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and excitability, denoting how outgoing and social an individual is.

Trait Approach

The trait approach is a theory in psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific, consistent personality traits in individuals.