Asked by manuel ceballos on Jun 30, 2024

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A fundamental premise of the general adaptation syndrome is that

A) alarm, resistance, and exhaustion are the common effects of the stressful demands on the body.
B) some people are immune to stress.
C) most individuals experience a temporary state of shock during the exhaustion stage, which causes resistance to illness and stress to fall below normal limits.
D) stress acts on the parasympathetic nervous system.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body’s physiological reaction to stress over time.

Stressful Demands

Situations or events that require significant mental or physical effort to deal with, often leading to stress.

  • Obtain a thorough understanding of the stages encompassed by Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome.
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AB
Ashley BriggsJun 30, 2024
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A
Explanation :
The general adaptation syndrome theory proposes that the body goes through three stages in response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. These stages cause physical and psychological reactions that can impact health and well-being.