Edexcel A-Level Psychology A2 7.1.3 Brain Regions and Stress Topic Practice

Lucy lost her job six months ago and has started to have difficulty sleeping. She finds that her heart rate increases when she is faced with new situations.
Lucy has been trying to find another job, but when she attends interviews she struggles to concentrate and cannot focus on the questions being asked. Lucy visited a doctor who diagnosed her with an anxiety disorder and stress.

Describe how the prefrontal cortex may be associated with Lucy's stress.