Asked by armando

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

Scarlet began to overeat and oversleep as a result of feeling increasing stress due to her lack of employment. She began drinking alcohol heavily on the weekends and stopped working out. At her last physical health checkup, Scarlet's doctor diagnosed her with diabetes.

Based on this information, a psychologist would most likely conclude that Scarlet's stress is ___________.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

leading her to engage in destructive behaviors
interfering with her work productivity in a negative way
leading her toward positive personal changes
causing her to reevaluate her decisions in life

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
leading her to engage in destructive behaviors

Her overeating, oversleeping, heavy drinking, and stopping exercise are maladaptive coping responses to stress that contributed to health problems (diabetes).