12 Questions
What is a characteristic of acute stress according to the text?
Once the stressor is removed, the body returns to its normal state.
Which type of stress can be beneficial as it provides a chance for the brain and body to 'practice' their adaptive response?
Acute stress
What symptom is specifically associated with episodic acute stress?
Muscle tension
Which situation is most likely to cause chronic stress according to the text?
Caring for someone with complex needs
What term is used to describe the theoretical framework developed by Hans Selye in the 1930s and 1940s?
General Adaptation Syndrome
Which symptom is specifically associated with chronic stress?
Weight gain
What is the definition of stress according to WHO?
A state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
Which of the following is NOT a physical symptom of stress?
Feeling of happiness
What is a stressor?
A situation or event that causes stress
What are signs of acute stress?
Involves the release of stress hormones for quick response
Which of the following is NOT a mental symptom of stress?
Feeling of tranquility
How does stress help prompt human responses?
By releasing stress hormones like adrenaline for quick action
Explore the definition of stress according to WHO and understand what stressors are. Learn about stress as a natural human response to challenges and threats, as well as the psychological and physiological reactions it triggers.
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