Asked by Chris Francisco on Jun 16, 2024
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The acronym GAS stands for
A) generalized adjustment syndrome.
B) generalized adaptation syndrome.
C) general adjustment syndrome.
D) general adaptation syndrome.
GAS
The General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.
Generalized Adaptation Syndrome
A theoretical framework describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Generalized Adjustment Syndrome
A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
- Recognize and elucidate the phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) along with the physiological reactions it entails.
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Simran ChandaniJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The best choice is D, as GAS stands for General Adaptation Syndrome, which is a theory introduced by Hans Selye to describe the body's response to stress. The other options, A, B, and C, are all variations of the same term, and none match the widely accepted term introduced by Selye.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) along with the physiological reactions it entails.