Which of the following are diseases of adaptation according to Selye?
A) obesity
B) phobias
C) high blood pressure
D) Parkinson's disease

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Selye defined diseases of adaptation as illnesses caused by prolonged exposure to stressors that activate the body's stress response. High blood pressure is a common example of a disease of adaptation as it can be caused by chronic stress and activation of the body's stress response. Obesity, phobias, and Parkinson's disease are not typically considered diseases of adaptation according to Selye's definition.

Which of the Following Are Diseases of Adaptation According to Selye