With reference to the case below, answer the following question.

Deepak is a class 12 student who is unable to decide which course to pursue after 12^th. He is having difficulty in deciding between Physics and Economics as he likes to study both the subjects and wants to pursue them in undergraduation. Due to this he is unable to focus on any other goal. His friends and family are also posing demands on him which is making him feel frustrated. To overcome this he started deep breathing and following a diet.

Identify the important sources of psychological stress in Deepak's case

A. Frustration
B. Physical appraisal
C. Secondary appraisal
D. Social Pressures
E. Traumatic Events.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A and D only

The most important sources of psychological stress in Deepak's case are frustration and social pressures. Frustration is caused by the perceived blocking of a desired goal, which in this case is Deepak's inability to decide which course to pursue after 12th. Social pressures arise from the expectations and demands of Deepak's friends and family, who are putting pressure on him to make a decision.

The other options are not as appropriate:

• Physical appraisal is the initial evaluation of a stressor based on its physical or physiological characteristics. This is not a direct source of stress for Deepak.
• Secondary appraisal is the evaluation of a stressor based on one's coping resources and ability to manage it. Deepak is feeling overwhelmed by the situation, but he has not yet evaluated his coping resources or ability to manage the stress.
• Traumatic events are sudden, unexpected, and highly threatening events that can cause psychological stress. These events are not directly relevant to Deepak's case.