Larry is a junior at Raynes College and has trouble sleeping. He keeps worrying about not getting a job when he graduates and never finding the right person to marry. Larry's stress might be the result of:
A) perspective taking
B) residual stress
C) rampant diffusion
D) forecasting

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Larry's stress is related to forecasting, which is the tendency to overestimate the impact of future events on our emotions and well-being. He is worrying about not getting a job after graduation and never finding the right person to marry, which are both future-oriented concerns. This kind of thinking can lead to stress and anxiety in the present.

Larry Is a Junior at Raynes College and Has Trouble