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)Marsha is really more stressed than Kirby but is hiding it.
B)Kirby is making up her fatigue and is only experiencing eustress.
C)Kirby will experience more stress than Marsha because of her perceived lack of control.
D)Neither Marsha nor Kirby are really showing signs of stress.

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Kirby's perception of having a heavy class load and feeling fatigued indicates that she may be experiencing stress due to a perceived lack of control. Marsha, on the other hand, may have better coping mechanisms and may not be perceiving her load as heavy, or she may be experiencing stress but is managing it effectively. Therefore, it is more likely that Kirby will experience more stress than Marsha due to her perception. Option A and B are unlikely as there is no evidence to suggest that Marsha is hiding her stress or that Kirby is making up her fatigue. Option D is also unlikely as Kirby is showing signs of stress.

Kirby and Marsha Are College Students