Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | Link Between mind, brain and immune system | (I) | Burn Out |
| (B) | State of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion | (II) | Creative Visualisation |
| (C) | Denying the seriousness of a situation | (III) | Psychoneuroimmunology |
| (D) | A subjective experience that uses imagery and imagination | (IV) | Avoidance Oriented |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(A) Link Between mind, brain and immune system — this matches (III) Psychoneuroimmunology. This field focuses on the links between the mind, the brain and the immune system and studies the effects of stress on the immune system.
(B) State of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion — this matches (I) Burn Out. Prolonged stress leads to chronic fatigue and low energy, and to irritability, helplessness and hopelessness; this state of exhaustion is known as burnout.
(C) Denying the seriousness of a situation — this matches (IV) Avoidance Oriented. The avoidance-oriented strategy involves denying or minimising the seriousness of the situation and consciously suppressing stressful thoughts.
(D) A subjective experience that uses imagery and imagination — this matches (II) Creative Visualisation. It is a stress management technique in which one sets a realistic goal and, with a quiet mind and relaxed body, visualises an imagined scene turning into reality.
NCERT (2025-26): “Stress and the Immune System … Psychoneuroimmunology focuses on the links between the mind, the brain and the immune system. It studies the effects of stress on the immune system.…” “Stress and Health … When stress is prolonged, it affects physical health and impairs psychological functioning. People experience exhaustion and attitudinal problems when the stress due to demands from the environment and constraints are too high and little support is available from family and friends.…” “…The mental exhaustion appears in the form of irritability, anxiety, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. This state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as burnout.…” “Coping with Stress … Avoidance-oriented Strategy : This involves denying or minimising the seriousness of the situation;…” “Stress Management Techniques … Creative Visualisation : It is an effective technique for dealing with stress. Creative visualisation is a subjective experience that uses imagery and imagination. Before visualising one must set oneself a realistic goal, as it helps build confidence.…” |