What are the effects of stressors on working memory?
a) Both physiological and mental stressors enhance executive attention.
b) Both physiological and mental stressors disrupt executive attention
c) Physiological stress enhances executive attention, while psychological stress disrupts executive attention.
d) Psychological stress enhances executive attention, while physiological stress disrupts executive attention.
Answer: b
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