General Adaptation Syndrome and Stress Coping Stages Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress coping stages, hormones, and psychological responses. Challenge yourself with these stress psychology questions!

#1

Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome involves the body's initial response to stress?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#2

What hormone is primarily associated with the alarm reaction stage of stress?

Cortisol
Adrenaline
Estrogen
Testosterone
#3

Which stage of stress involves feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with stressors?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#4

What is the term for a coping mechanism where an individual accepts the reality of the stressor?

Denial
Acceptance
Regression
Repression
#5

What is the primary physiological purpose of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

To minimize the impact of stressors on the body
To prepare the body for fight-or-flight response
To regulate hormone levels in the body
To maintain homeostasis in the face of stress
#6

Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by heightened physiological arousal?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#7

Which of the following is NOT a stage of General Adaptation Syndrome?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Recovery
Exhaustion
#8

Which hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Cortisol
Endorphin
#9

Which stage of stress response involves the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#10

What term refers to a coping mechanism where an individual diverts their attention away from stressors?

Avoidance
Distraction
Problem-solving
Acceptance
#11

During which stage of stress response does the body attempt to repair any damage caused by the stressor?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#12

What psychological coping mechanism involves confronting a stressor directly?

Avoidance
Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Distraction
#13

During the resistance stage of stress, which system in the body remains activated to help the body cope?

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
Endocrine system
#14

What is a common physiological symptom of prolonged exposure to stress?

Decreased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased immune function
Decreased cortisol levels
#15

Which psychological coping strategy involves seeking social support from others?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidance
Distraction
#16

Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'cognitive appraisal' in stress coping?

Walter Cannon
Richard Lazarus
Hans Selye
Abraham Maslow
#17

What is the term for a coping strategy where an individual denies the existence of a stressor?

Acceptance
Repression
Denial
Regression
#18

According to the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, which stage involves evaluating the significance of the stressor?

Primary appraisal
Secondary appraisal
Cognitive restructuring
Problem-solving
#19

Which stage of stress response involves the body attempting to conserve resources for prolonged stress?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#20

What is the term for a coping mechanism where an individual modifies their interpretation of a stressor?

Problem-focused coping
Reappraisal
Avoidance
Distraction
#21

Which theorist is associated with the concept of the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
Walter Cannon
Erik Erikson
#22

Which stage of stress response occurs when the body's resources are depleted and it can no longer maintain an adaptive response to stressors?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#23

During the exhaustion stage of stress, what might occur if the stressor persists?

The body returns to homeostasis
The body enters a state of rest
The body experiences long-term damage
The body activates the parasympathetic nervous system
#24

What term refers to the tendency to experience chronic stress over time?

Acute stress
Chronic stress
Episodic stress
Traumatic stress
#25

Which stage of stress response involves adapting to the stressor and returning to baseline functioning?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Recovery
Acceptance

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