Research suggests that stress among college students affects academic performance because

A) prolonged inhibition of glucocorticoids impairs problem-solving.
B) chronically elevated levels of stress hormones and neurotransmitters impair memory.
C) chronic release of cortisol depresses activity of the amygdala.
D) structural degeneration of brain tissue inhibits emotional responses.


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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