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General Adaptation Syndrome and Stress Coping Stages Quiz

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

Alarm reaction

Explanation

Body's initial response to stress.

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

Adrenaline

Explanation

Hormone associated with initial stress response.

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

Exhaustion

Explanation

Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

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

Acceptance

Explanation

Accepting the reality of the stressor.

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

To maintain homeostasis in the face of stress

Explanation

Maintaining homeostasis under stress.

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

Alarm reaction

Explanation

Heightened physiological arousal stage.

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

Recovery

Explanation

Not a stage in General Adaptation Syndrome.

Which hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?

Cortisol

Explanation

Hormone known as 'stress hormone'.

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

Alarm reaction

Explanation

Activation of HPA axis.

#10

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

Distraction

Explanation

Diverting attention away from stressors.

#11

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

Resistance

Explanation

Body repairs damage from stressor.

#12

What psychological coping mechanism involves confronting a stressor directly?

Problem-focused coping

Explanation

Directly confronting stressors.

#13

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

Endocrine system

Explanation

Endocrine system remains activated.

#14

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

Decreased immune function

Explanation

Decreased immune function.

#15

Which psychological coping strategy involves seeking social support from others?

Emotion-focused coping

Explanation

Seeking social support.

#16

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

Richard Lazarus

Explanation

Associated with cognitive appraisal.

#17

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

Denial

Explanation

Denying existence of stressor.

#18

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

Primary appraisal

Explanation

Evaluating significance of stressor.

#19

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

Resistance

Explanation

Conserving resources for prolonged stress.

#20

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

Reappraisal

Explanation

Modifying interpretation of stressor.

#21

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

Walter Cannon

Explanation

Associated with fight-or-flight concept.

#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?

Exhaustion

Explanation

Body's resources depleted, can't maintain adaptive response.

#23

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

The body experiences long-term damage

Explanation

Long-term damage if stressor persists.

#24

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

Chronic stress

Explanation

Tendency for chronic stress over time.

#25

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

Recovery

Explanation

Adapting to stressor, returning to baseline.

General Adaptation Syndrome and Stress Coping Stages Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?

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

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

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

What psychological coping mechanism involves confronting a stressor directly?

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

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

Which psychological coping strategy involves seeking social support from others?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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