Kirby and Marsha are college students. Kirby is always complaining about her class load and says she feels constantly fatigued. Although Marsha has a heavier class load and works part-time, Marsha rarely complains and does not appear as fatigued as Kirby. Which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?
A)Neither Marsha nor Kirby are really showing signs of stress.
B)Kirby is making up her fatigue and is only experiencing eustress.
C)Marsha is really more stressed than Kirby but is hiding it.
D)Kirby will experience more stress than Marsha because of her perceived lack of control.

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Kirby's perception of her class load as overwhelming and her constant complaints about fatigue suggest she feels a lack of control over her situation, which can lead to higher stress levels compared to Marsha, who, despite a heavier load, does not express or exhibit the same level of stress. Perception of control is a significant factor in how stress affects individuals.

Kirby and Marsha Are College Students