What does a person experience as stress increases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Widened focus
b. Decreased problem-solving ability
c. Indecisiveness
d. Irrational behavior
e. Attention to detail
ANS: B, C, D
As stress increases, the focus narrows, with no attention to detail, and problem-solving skills decrease, which leads to irrational behavior and indecisiveness.
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