Stress and Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome Quiz

Test your knowledge of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome with questions on stress stages, hormones, coping strategies, and more!

#1

What is the first stage in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?

Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Recovery
#2

During which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome does the body try to adapt to the stressor?

Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Recovery
#3

In the Resistance stage of General Adaptation Syndrome, the body continues to combat the stressor, and physiological functions stabilize. True or False?

True
False
#4

What is the term for stress resulting from the demands and pressures of modern living, such as work, family, and social obligations?

Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#5

Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic stress?

Increased appetite
Improved concentration
Elevated blood pressure
Enhanced immune function
#6

What is the term for the psychological and physiological response to a real or imagined threat?

Anxiety
Joy
Apathy
Contentment
#7

What is the main hormone released during the Alarm stage of General Adaptation Syndrome?

Cortisol
Adrenaline
Insulin
Testosterone
#8

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

Alarm
Resistance
Fatigue
Exhaustion
#9

What is the term for the prolonged exposure to chronic stressors that can lead to a state of physical and emotional exhaustion?

Acute stress
Eustress
Burnout
Resilience
#10

Which of the following is a psychological strategy to cope with stress and enhance well-being?

Avoidance
Rumination
Mindfulness
Isolation
#11

What is the term for stress that results from positive experiences or events, such as starting a new job or getting married?

Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#12

During the Exhaustion stage of General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens to the body's resources?

They increase
They stabilize
They deplete
They regenerate
#13

Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is primarily associated with the physiological response to:

Psychological stress
Physical exercise
Nutritional deficiencies
Sleep disorders
#14

Which body system plays a crucial role in the physiological response to stress, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline?

Endocrine system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Nervous system
#15

Which psychologist is credited with introducing the concept of 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Walter Cannon
Carl Rogers
#16

Which of the following is a cognitive appraisal of stress that involves perceiving a stressor as a challenge rather than a threat?

Coping
Resilience
Eustress
Challenge appraisal
#17

What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in the stress response?

Activates 'fight or flight' response
Promotes relaxation and recovery
Releases adrenaline
Initiates the exhaustion stage
#18

Which of the following is NOT a physiological effect of the 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Increased heart rate
Dilated pupils
Slowed digestion
Decreased blood pressure

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