Question 1

The symptoms that occur during stressful travel, high-altitude sickness, final exams week, and (possibly)of falling in love are similar to the symptoms of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are similar to the "alarm reaction" stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body initially responds to a stressor with a "fight or flight" response, activating the sympathetic nervous system and releasing stress hormones.

Question 2

Symptoms such as shortness of breath, headache, sore muscles, upset stomach, and a lack of energy are characteristic of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Symptoms such as shortness of breath, headache,...

Question 3

Owen has been working on three different term papers for the last three weeks.At first, he felt overwhelmed by the work and had frequent headaches and stomachaches, but he appears to be more in control and the headaches are gone for now, even though the stresses are still there.Owen is currently exhibiting signs of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Owen is currently exhibiting signs of the stage of resistance, which is the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome. During this stage, the body adapts to the ongoing stressor, and the initial symptoms may disappear. However, the body is still under physiological and psychological strain.

Question 4

Emotional signs, such as apathy or mental fatigue; behavioral signs, such as avoidance of responsibilities or self-destructive behavior; and physical signs, such as frequent illness or overuse of medicines are all symptoms of the

Accepted Answer

The symptoms mentioned in the question are all indicators of the stage of exhaustion, which is the final stage of the body's response to stress. During this stage, the body has depleted its resources in trying to cope with stress, resulting in physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. The other stages mentioned in the answer choices (alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of resolution) do not match the symptoms described in the question.

Question 5

If a person is subjected to chronic, excessive stress, the first signs of psychosomatic disorders are likely to appear in the

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Mitch has just found out that he will have three tests on the same day.His heart is racing, and he is experiencing a shortness of breath and feels a little sick to his stomach.Mitch is exhibiting signs of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction stage is characterized by increased sympathetic nervous system activity and the release of stress hormones, which result in the physical symptoms described by Mitch (heart racing, shortness of breath, feeling sick to stomach) in response to a stressor (upcoming tests). The stage of activation and defensive reaction are not stages in the general adaptation syndrome, while the stage of resistance would occur after the body has adjusted to the stressor and is not applicable in this scenario.

Question 7

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does the pituitary gland signal the adrenal glands to produce more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol with these stress hormones being dumped into the bloodstream with some bodily processes speeding up and others slowing down?

Accepted Answer

The stage that describes the pituitary gland signaling the adrenal glands to produce more stress hormones and the bodily response to these hormones is the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 8

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome involves the

Accepted Answer

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the stage of exhaustion, which occurs when the body is no longer able to cope with the stressor and experiences physical, emotional or mental exhaustion. During this stage, the body's resources are depleted, and the individual may experience a variety of physical, emotional and mental symptoms.

Question 9

Maria has been experiencing prolonged stress at work due to taking over the work of several employees that have been laid off as the company downsizes.Most days she is irritable and rarely leaves her desk to eat lunch.She seems to take medicine for headaches every day.According to Hans Selye, Maria is experiencing the emotional, behavioral, and physical signs of the

Accepted Answer

Maria's symptoms align with the stage of exhaustion in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome model, which describes how chronic stress leads to a depletion of the body's resources, resulting in symptoms like irritability, physical ailments, and a decrease in functioning.

Question 10

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, the body mobilizes its resources to cope with added stress by the pituitary gland signaling the adrenal glands to produce more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and

Accepted Answer

During the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the pituitary gland signals the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, which is a stress hormone that helps to mobilize stored energy and increase blood sugar levels. While adrenaline and noradrenaline are also produced during this stage to increase heart rate and blood pressure, cortisol is the most important hormone involved in the body's stress response.

Question 11

Danielle, a single mother, is raising three children on a limited income.Over the last few months, she has become so "stressed out" that she is anxious and irritable, and has been experiencing frequent migraine headaches.According to the general adaptation syndrome, Danielle must be in the

Accepted Answer

The general adaptation syndrome consists of three stages: alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion. In the stage of exhaustion, the body's resources become depleted after being exposed to prolonged stress, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion. Given Danielle's symptoms, it is likely that she is experiencing the stage of exhaustion.

Question 12

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are the external symptoms of the body's adjustment to stress the LEAST visible?

Accepted Answer

In the stage of resistance, the body has adapted to the stressor. The initial shock (alarm reaction) has passed, and the body has activated its coping mechanisms, making the external symptoms of stress less visible as it attempts to return to a state of homeostasis.

Question 13

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the body better able to cope with the original stressor with its resistance to other stresses being lowered, such as when animals placed in extreme cold are more resistant to the cold, but more susceptible to infection?

Accepted Answer

During the stage of resistance, the body is better able to cope with the original stressor but its resistance to other stresses is lowered. This is because the body has adapted to the original stressor and is focusing its resources on that stressor. The stage of resistance occurs after the alarm reaction and before the stage of exhaustion.

Question 14

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by

Accepted Answer

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome is known as exhaustion and is characterized by psychosomatic illness, a serious loss of health, or collapse due to the body's inability to cope with continued stress.

Question 15

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does the body mobilize its resources to cope with added stress by producing more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol?

Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction stage is the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body recognizes the stressor and starts a fight-or-flight response, producing more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol to cope with the stress.

Question 16

Right after the end of finals week, many college students will become physically sick with one type of ailment or another.In terms of the stress model developed by Selye, which stage would these students find themselves?

Accepted Answer

The stage at which the students would find themselves, according to Selye's stress model, would be the stage of exhaustion. This is the final stage in which the body is no longer able to cope with the stress and may result in physical and mental health issues, such as illness or fatigue. The students have just finished their finals, which can be a significant stressor, and this fall in line with the exhaustion stage.

Question 17

When Casey first had an increased workload at his job and school, he had headaches, an upset stomach, and was fatigued all the time.Although little has changed at school or at his job, Casey now says he feels fine and has more energy.Casey is currently exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Casey is exhibiting the stage of resistance of the general adaptation syndrome, which is the second stage of the body's response to stress. During this stage, the body tries to adapt and cope with the ongoing stressor. This is demonstrated by Casey's ability to manage his workload without feeling the same physical symptoms of stress that he experienced before.

Question 18

In the general adaptation syndrome, the body's defenses are stabilized, and symptoms of stress temporarily disappear (even though the stressor is still there)during the

Accepted Answer

During the stage of resistance in the general adaptation syndrome, the body's defenses are stabilized, and symptoms of stress may temporarily disappear, even though the stressor is still present. This stage follows the initial alarm reaction and precedes the final stage of exhaustion.

Question 19

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, all of the following occur EXCEPT for the

Accepted Answer

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, the body responds automatically by mobilizing its defenses against stress. Symptoms such as headache, fever, aching muscles and joints, and lack of energy may also occur. However, hormone output from the adrenal glands increases during the alarm reaction, not decreases.

Question 20

The typical signs or symptoms of impending exhaustion include

Accepted Answer

Impending exhaustion can manifest in emotional, behavioral, and physical signs, which are listed in options A, B, and C, respectively. Therefore, the best answer is D (all of these).

Quiz 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

The symptoms that occur during stressful travel, high-altitude sickness, final exams week, and (possibly) of falling in love are similar to the symptoms of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?