Testing The Limits: Investigating the Effects of Extreme Stress on Cognitive Performance
Abstract
This paper investigates the effects of extreme stress on cognitive performance. Through a review of the literature, it is found that extreme stress has a deleterious effect on cognitive performance, particularly in the areas of attention, memory, language, and problem solving. Furthermore, it is found that the degree to which extreme stress affects cognitive performance is dependent on the individual’s level of physical and psychological resilience. It is concluded that extreme stress should be considered a serious threat to cognitive performance and that it should be managed and monitored closely.
Introduction
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and it is often healthy and necessary for a person to experience. While moderate levels of stress can be beneficial, extreme levels of stress can have a profound and detrimental effect on cognitive performance. This paper will investigate the effects of extreme stress on cognitive performance and the individual’s capacity to cope with it.
Literature Review
The effects of extreme stress on cognitive performance have been extensively studied. It has been found that extreme stress has a negative effect on cognitive performance, particularly in the areas of attention, memory, language, and problem solving (Becker et al., 2018). Furthermore, individuals with high levels of physical and psychological resilience are better able to cope with extreme stress and its effects on cognitive performance (Becker et al., 2018).
Discussion
It is clear from the literature that extreme stress has a negative effect on cognitive performance. It is particularly detrimental in the areas of attention, memory, language, and problem solving. Furthermore, the degree to which extreme stress affects cognitive performance is dependent on the individual’s level of physical and psychological resilience. Therefore, it is essential to manage and monitor extreme stress in order to ensure that cognitive performance is not compromised.
Conclusion
This paper has investigated the effects of extreme stress on cognitive performance. It has been found that extreme stress has a deleterious effect on cognitive performance, particularly in the areas of attention, memory, language, and problem solving. Furthermore, it is found that the degree to which extreme stress affects cognitive performance is dependent on the individual’s level of physical and psychological resilience. Therefore, it is concluded that extreme stress should be considered a serious threat to cognitive performance and that it should be managed and monitored closely.
References
Becker, J., Parry, B., & Blake, J. (2018). The effects of extreme stress on cognitive performance. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 30(6), 656-666.