List of top Psychology Questions on Nature of Stress asked in CUET (UG)

According to Hans Selye, the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) involves three stages. What is the correct sequence?

After the Covid-19 pandemic, Vikas would feel stressed every time he saw any person sneezing or coughing. According to cognitive theory of stress appraisal, Vikas appraised the situation as:

Shweta got to know that she has a class presentation next week which will be evaluated. So she worked hard all week because she wanted to perform well. On the other hand, Veena got to know about the presentation last night. She ended up not sleeping the whole night and panicked due to which she could not prepare the presentation. The type of stress experienced by Shweta is ...... and ....... by Veena.

One of the important sources of psychological stress results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone that hinders us from achieving a desired goal. This is called ..........

According to the Holmes and Rahe's stressful life events measure, arrange the following life events according to decreasing stress score:
A. Death of a close family member.
B. Unexpected accident or trauma.
C. Appearing for examination.
D. Change in eating habits.

Shreya, a class XII student, is facing a lot of stress in her life. Of late her mother observed her becoming too argumentative and making faulty decisions. She is also unable to concentrate in her studies. Identify the effect of stress, she is facing.