Which stress category can manifest as apathy, anxiety, depression, irritability, job dissatisfaction, memory problems, or mental fatigue?

• A. Cognitive
• B. Emotional
• C. Physical
• D. Spiritual

Answer: (B)

These symptoms sit squarely in how stress affects how you feel and respond emotionally. Apathy, anxiety, depression, irritability, and job dissatisfaction are classic mood and affect changes—changes in motivation, mood, and overall emotional tone—that stress can trigger. While memory problems and mental fatigue can appear with stress, they often stem from the emotional strain that drains mental resources and affects motivation, tying back to the emotional domain. The other categories focus more on thinking processes, bodily sensations, or beliefs, but the predominant pattern here is mood and affective response, making emotional the best fit.