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What is the definition of stress according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Why is focusing solely on stressful events insufficient in explaining stress?
What aspect of stress do researchers initially focus on according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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?
What was the key finding from Selye's experiments on rats exposed to various stressors?
