Question

Lenny is preparing for a job interview and feels a bit nervous because this is a major opportunity. As a result, he begins to drink a lot of caffeine while preparing for the interview and paces the room while rehearsing. These are examples of ____________ reactions to stress. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

Behavioural reaction

Explanation:

Behavioural reaction to stress is a term used in psychology to describes the type of response an individual is having or evoking towards stress. It is a reaction that occurs as a result of stress due to changes in an underlying physiological complex.

This reactions includes the following amongst others:

1.  Changes in appetite: this can be either not eating or eating too much

2.  Procrastination and avoidance of responsibilities

3.  Increase the use of alcohol, caffeine, drugs, or cigarettes

4.  Showing nervous behaviors, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing

Hence, in this case, Lenny is showing behavioural reaction to stress.

Other types of reactions to stress includes:

1.  Psychological or Emotional

2.  Physical

3.  Social

4.  Cognitive

Answer 2

Answer: Anxiety

Explanation:

There are no choices listed yet, but by using common sense I assume these are anxiety reactions to stress. Some people don't know how to handle stressful situations, such as preparing for major job interviews and so on.

So, as a result of that scenario, they end up developing certain coping mechanisms that they think are helpful but in fact, they only cause even more anxiety.