Ellie, a Sophomore in College, Is Feeling Very Stressed About

question 81

Multiple Choice

Ellie, a sophomore in college, is feeling very stressed about keeping up with her coursework, part-time job, extracurricular activities, social scene, and friends and family at home. What is the first step she should take?

• A)Delay communicating with people at home until exams are over.
• B)Visit an animal or homeless shelter to work as a volunteer.
• C)Add a rigorous exercise program to her daily activities.
• D)Consider whether any stressors can be eliminated.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

The amygdala is a brain structure involved in processing emotions, including fear, pleasure, and arousal, playing a critical role in emotional response and behavioral regulation.

Corpus Callosum

The thick bundle of nerve fibers connecting the right and left halves of the brain.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling basic life functions like breathing, heart rate, and arousal.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, speech, and complex cognitive functions.