When Karen hears graphic news about disasters she becomes somewhat stressed, focussed and attentive. However, when she gets extremely stressed, she is so uptight that she becomes distracted from the details of the story. This sequence characterises the:

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The inverted U-curve describes the relationship between stress and performance, indicating that a moderate level of stress can enhance performance or focus, but too much stress leads to a decrease in performance or focus. This matches Karen's experience with stress and attention to news about disasters.

When Karen Hears Graphic News About Disasters She Becomes Somewhat