Cognitive and Emotional Functioning Under Stress

Abstract

The aim of this article was to examine the impact of stress on various aspects of mental and cognitive functioning in a group of subjects (n=50). The analysis was based on surveys measuring symptoms of stress, such as loss of conversation, difficulty concentrating, or reduced learning ability. The results showed that 89% of participants reported significant difficulties in at least four of the ten areas analyzed. The discussion of the results indicates a significant impact of stress on reducing the effectiveness of functioning, especially in situations of increased mental burden. The need to implement stress reduction strategies and psychological support was emphasized.