Constant worry, racing thoughts, forgetfulness, disorganization, inability to focus, poor judgment, and negative outlook are signs of which type of stress?

Constant worry, racing thoughts, forgetfulness, disorganization, inability to focus, poor judgment, and negative outlook are signs of which type of stress?

• A. Cognitive
• B. Physical
• C. Behavioral
• D. Emotional

Answer: (A)

Stress that mainly affects thinking and mental processing is cognitive stress. The signs listed—constant worry and racing thoughts—are intrusive mental processes; forgetfulness and disorganization point to memory and organization difficulties; inability to focus and poor judgment reflect impaired attention and executive function; a negative outlook reflects negative thought patterns. Physical stress would show bodily symptoms; behavioral stress would show changes in actions or routines; emotional stress would emphasize mood changes. So these signs fit cognitive stress best.

Stress that mainly affects thinking and mental processing is cognitive stress. The signs listed—constant worry and racing thoughts—are intrusive mental processes; forgetfulness and disorganization point to memory and organization difficulties; inability to focus and poor judgment reflect impaired attention and executive function; a negative outlook reflects negative thought patterns. Physical stress would show bodily symptoms; behavioral stress would show changes in actions or routines; emotional stress would emphasize mood changes. So these signs fit cognitive stress best.