Question

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select the correct answer.
at work, claire has a deadline that is rapidly approaching. as she works, she finds that she is doing more work in a shorter amount of time than usual.
she thinks more quickly, and her senses and memory are sharper. what is responsible for claire working more efficiently?
○ a. chemicals associated with short - term stress
○ b. chemicals associated with chronic stress
○ c. better knowledge of her emotions
○ d. a clear head due to a well - balanced life

Explanation:

• Short - term stress chemicals (like adrenaline) can enhance performance in the short run. They increase alertness, speed up thinking, and can make a person more efficient for a brief period.
• Chronic stress chemicals (like cortisol over - prolonged periods) are harmful and do not lead to increased efficiency in the way described.
• There is no indication in the problem that Claire has a better knowledge of her emotions leading to this increased efficiency.
• The problem states that Claire is under stress due to a deadline, so a well - balanced life (which would imply low stress) is not the case.

Answer:

A. chemicals associated with short - term stress