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What is the main consequence of enduring stressors without relief?
What is the main consequence of enduring stressors without relief?
- Improved physical resources
- Enhanced coping mechanisms
- Increased stress hormone secretion
- Decreased stress tolerance (correct)
Which stage of general adaptation syndrome is characterized by fatigue, burnout, and decreased stress tolerance?
Which stage of general adaptation syndrome is characterized by fatigue, burnout, and decreased stress tolerance?
- Coping stage
- Alarm stage
- Exhaustion stage (correct)
- Resistance stage
What are some signs that indicate you are in the exhaustion stage of general adaptation syndrome?
What are some signs that indicate you are in the exhaustion stage of general adaptation syndrome?
- Fatigue and burnout (correct)
- Increased stress tolerance
- Strong coping mechanisms
- Elevated energy levels
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the exhaustion stage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the exhaustion stage?
What is one of the signs that you may be in the exhaustion stage due to prolonged stress?
What is one of the signs that you may be in the exhaustion stage due to prolonged stress?
Which term describes active efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate demands created by stress?
Which term describes active efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate demands created by stress?
What behavior is characteristic of constructive coping with stressful events?
What behavior is characteristic of constructive coping with stressful events?
Which response to stress involves active efforts to master or tolerate the demands created by stress?
Which response to stress involves active efforts to master or tolerate the demands created by stress?
What type of coping mechanism involves self-blame and aggression as responses to stress?
What type of coping mechanism involves self-blame and aggression as responses to stress?
Which stage of general adaptation syndrome leads to a point where your body is no longer able to cope with stress?
Which stage of general adaptation syndrome leads to a point where your body is no longer able to cope with stress?
