The Manifestation of Stress and Its Implications on Adolescents
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Decision-Making, Stress, AdolescentsAbstract
Research since the 1940s has focused on the impact of stress, fear, and anxiety on the rationality of the decisions made. Various sources have determined that aspects such as a lack of comprehension of statistics, and the inability to predict future outcomes clearly have been heightened due to fear and uncertainty. However, researchers have also identified the necessity for an optimal stress level to ensure the rationality of decisions. To explore what differentiates motivational and inhibitory stress, this study identifies the elements that manifest positive and negative stress to identify the optimal conditions in which students make the most rational decisions. With a focus on academic performances, I analyze participant responses from students at Obra D. Tompkins High School. Through this analysis, some stressors resulted in the overestimation of fear. Furthermore, it became apparent that individuals were often influenced by past affirmations and comfort which either elevated or lowered the quality of their performance.
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