16 Questions
What is the definition of stress according to the text?
A negative emotional experience with predictable changes in various aspects
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the top five stressors in the United States?
Weather
Why can an experience be stressful for some people but not for others?
Because people have different responses to stressors
In the context of the text, what can be inferred about the 'noise' mentioned?
It is likely to be stressful depending on individual preferences
Why is focusing solely on stressful events insufficient in explaining stress?
Because not all stressful events lead to a negative emotional experience
What aspect of stress do researchers initially focus on according to the text?
Stressful events themselves, known as stressors
According to the passage, how does the fight-or-flight response help an organism?
It enables the organism to respond quickly to threats.
What is the third phase of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?
Exhaustion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the main purpose of the fight-or-flight response according to the passage?
To enable the organism to respond quickly to threats.
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.
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.
Explore the concept of stress as a negative emotional experience with physiological and cognitive effects, alongside common stressors that individuals face in daily life. Learn about the impact of stress on mental health and well-being.
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