It Takes Time to Calm Down After Stressful Events Because

question 93

Multiple Choice

It takes time to calm down after stressful events because ____.

• A) the thyroxin hormone production becomes slow after such events
• B) the body needs to get adjusted to the environment following stressful events
• C) our thinking capacity decreases
• D) epinephrine and norepinephrine levels remain high following stressful events

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Definitions:

External Motivation

is the push or drive to perform a task or engage in an activity due to factors outside oneself, such as rewards or the avoidance of negative consequences, effectively a synonym for extrinsic motivations with an emphasis on its external nature.

Need to Belong

The inherent human drive to seek connections and interactions with others, considered a fundamental motivational force.

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are more complex and are usually a response to a primary emotion; for example, feeling shame as a result of feeling fear.

Shame

Shame is a powerful, complex emotion that stems from a sense of failure or inadequacy and can significantly impact an individual's self-esteem and social interactions.