Lucinda Is Feeling Overwhelmed and Stressed

question 171

Multiple Choice

Lucinda is feeling overwhelmed and stressed. She does not understand why this is so because she has no major stressors in her life. However, she does work a full-time job and has a long, difficult commute. She is also taking evening and weekend classes at the local college. Lucinda tries to make time for her family and friends, but is always exhausted and lately has been feeling like she's coming down with a cold. Which is the BEST explanation you can provide Lucinda to explain why she is feeling the way she is feeling? You can explain to her that she:

• A) does not handle stress well.
• B) has many hassles that add up and cause stress.
• C) needs to be tougher.
• D) is imagining all of the stress.

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Definitions:

False Beliefs

Convictions or assumptions held by an individual that are not based on accurate information or evidence.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in mental health disorders like schizophrenia.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Hallucinations

Perceptions or sensations experienced without the presence of external stimuli, often auditory or visual in nature.