Using the stress process paradigm, what is the likely source of Trudy's malady?
Trudy was very excited about her first year of college. However, she was very nervous on the first day of class. Although she liked the class, she just could not find herself responding to questions and discussion in class. Initially, she joined a couple of clubs but never showed up to any of the meetings. She had planned to focus her time on studying but started to feel tired all of the time, though her sleep was not very restful. Her grades started slipping and she decided to go to the college health clinic to see what was wrong with her.
A) a life event
B) chronic strains
C) mediators and moderators
D) social and economic characteristics
Answer: B
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