Carlos Has Been Working on Three Different Term Papers for the Last

question 31

Short Answer

Carlos has been working on three different term papers for the last three weeks.At first he felt overwhelmed by the work and had frequent headaches and stomachaches but now he appears to be more in control and the headaches are gone for now,even though the stresses are still there.According to the general adaptation syndrome,Carlos is exhibiting signs of the stage of __________.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A key structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres of the brain involved in controlling movement, emotional responses, and decision making.

Cognitive Distortion

Faulty or biased ways of thinking that are believed to contribute to emotional distress and mental health disorders.

Verbal Abuses

The use of words to cause harm to the person being spoken to; it involves harmful, derogatory, or demeaning language.