Understanding Stress and Stressors

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What is the definition of stress according to the text?

An unpredictable emotional reaction to stimuli

A negative emotional experience with predictable changes in various aspects (correct)

A positive emotional experience with cognitive changes

An unpleasant physical sensation caused by external factors

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the top five stressors in the United States?

Weather (correct)

Work

Family responsibilities

Money

Why can an experience be stressful for some people but not for others?

Because people have different responses to stressors (correct)

Due to the intensity of the stressful event

Because stress cannot be predicted

Because stress is only related to external factors

In the context of the text, what can be inferred about the 'noise' mentioned?

It is likely to be stressful depending on individual preferences Signup and view all the answers

Why is focusing solely on stressful events insufficient in explaining stress?

Because not all stressful events lead to a negative emotional experience Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of stress do researchers initially focus on according to the text?

Stressful events themselves, known as stressors Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how does the fight-or-flight response help an organism?

It enables the organism to respond quickly to threats. Signup and view all the answers

What is the third phase of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Exhaustion Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main difference between the 'fight' and 'flight' responses to stress?

Fight refers to aggressive responses, while flight refers to social withdrawal. Signup and view all the answers

What did Selye observe when he exposed rats to various stressors?

The rats displayed the same pattern of physiological changes regardless of the type of stressor. Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe the impact of the fight-or-flight response on an organism's functioning?

The fight-or-flight response is adaptive in the short term but can be harmful if stress continues unabated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Cannon's fight-or-flight response and Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Cannon's response describes a short-term reaction, while Selye's syndrome describes a long-term adaptation. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how does an individual's appraisal of a potential stressor affect their experience of stress?

How a potential stressor is appraised determines whether it will be experienced as stressful or not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the fight-or-flight response according to the passage?

To enable the organism to respond quickly to threats. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the 'fight' and 'flight' responses in Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Fight refers to aggressive responses, while flight refers to social withdrawal. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key finding from Selye's experiments on rats exposed to various stressors?

The rats displayed the same pattern of physiological changes regardless of the type of stressor. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the definition of stress according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the top five stressors in the United States?

Why can an experience be stressful for some people but not for others?

In the context of the text, what can be inferred about the 'noise' mentioned?

Why is focusing solely on stressful events insufficient in explaining stress?

What aspect of stress do researchers initially focus on according to the text?

According to the passage, how does the fight-or-flight response help an organism?

What is the third phase of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

According to the passage, what is the main difference between the 'fight' and 'flight' responses to stress?

What did Selye observe when he exposed rats to various stressors?

How does the passage describe the impact of the fight-or-flight response on an organism's functioning?

What is the main difference between Cannon's fight-or-flight response and Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

According to the passage, how does an individual's appraisal of a potential stressor affect their experience of stress?

What is the main purpose of the fight-or-flight response according to the passage?

What is the main difference between the 'fight' and 'flight' responses in Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

What was the key finding from Selye's experiments on rats exposed to various stressors?

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