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Stress and Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome Quiz

#1

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

Alarm
Explanation

Initial reaction to stress, activating body's defenses.

#2

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

Resistance
Explanation

Body attempts to cope and resist stress.

#3

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

True
Explanation

Body adapts to stress; functions stabilize.

#4

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

Chronic stress
Explanation

Persistent stress over time.

#5

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

Elevated blood pressure
Explanation

Physiological response to long-term stress.

#6

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

Anxiety
Explanation

Body's reaction to perceived danger.

#7

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

Adrenaline
Explanation

Prepares body for 'fight or flight' response.

#8

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

Fatigue
Explanation

Not a recognized stage; likely confusion with Exhaustion.

#9

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

Burnout
Explanation

Result of chronic stress; exhaustion and reduced performance.

#10

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

Mindfulness
Explanation

Focused awareness to manage stress.

#11

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

Eustress
Explanation

Positive stress response; beneficial.

#12

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

They deplete
Explanation

Resources exhausted from prolonged stress.

#13

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

Psychological stress
Explanation

Body's response to various stressors.

#14

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

Endocrine system
Explanation

Regulates hormonal response to stress.

#15

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

Walter Cannon
Explanation

Pioneered understanding of stress physiology.

#16

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

Eustress
Explanation

Positive view of stress; motivating.

#17

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

Promotes relaxation and recovery
Explanation

Counters 'fight or flight'; promotes rest and recovery.

#18

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

Decreased blood pressure
Explanation

Typically, blood pressure rises during stress response.

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