Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

Identify the type of effects of stress reflected in this narration: "An employee working in a particular company is highly burdened with work, which is affecting his decision-making and concentration".

Options:

Behavioural

Physiological

Cognitive

Emotional

Correct Answer:

Cognitive

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Cognitive

The narration highlights decision-making and concentration being affected, which are mental processes. Stress impacting these functions reflects cognitive effects.

" Cognitive Effects : If pressures due to stress continue, one may suffer from mental overload. This suffering from high level of stress can rapidly cause individuals to lose their ability to make sound decisions. Faulty decisions made at home, in career, or at workplace may lead to arguments, failure, financial loss or even loss of job. Cognitive effects of stress are poor concentration, and reduced short term memory capacity.".