Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | Emotional effect | (I) | Increased heart rate, constriction of blood vessels |
| (B) | Physiological effect | (II) | Mood swing, increased psychological tension |
| (C) | Cognitive effect | (III) | Disrupted sleep pattern, increased absenteeism |
| (D) | Behavioural effect | (IV) | Poor concentration, reduced short term memory capacity |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(A) Emotional effect — this matches (II) Mood swing, increased psychological tension. Those under stress are more likely to experience mood swings, feelings of anxiety and depression, and increased physical and psychological tension.
(B) Physiological effect — this matches (I) Increased heart rate, constriction of blood vessels. Stress raises hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which bring increased heart rate and constriction of blood vessels, among other bodily changes.
(C) Cognitive effect — this matches (IV) Poor concentration, reduced short term memory capacity. Continued pressure leads to mental overload; the cognitive effects are poor concentration and reduced short-term memory capacity.
(D) Behavioural effect — this matches (III) Disrupted sleep pattern, increased absenteeism. Typical behavioural effects are disrupted sleep patterns, increased absenteeism and reduced work performance.
NCERT (2025-26): “Effects of Stress on Psychological Functioning and Health … Some examples are feelings of anxiety and depression, increased physical tension, increased psychological tension and mood swings.…” “…Examples of physiological effects are release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, slowing down of the digestive system, expansion of air passages in the lungs, increased heart rate, and constriction of blood vessels.…” “…Cognitive effects of stress are poor concentration, and reduced short-term memory capacity.…” “…Some of the typical behavioural effects of stress seen are disrupted sleep patterns, increased absenteeism, and reduced work performance.” |