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Understanding Stress: Definitions and Types
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Understanding Stress: Definitions and Types

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What does McEwen define stress as?

  • A reaction followed by recovery processes
  • A state of threatened homeostasis
  • A cumulative wear and tear of the body
  • A word used to describe experiences that are challenging emotionally and physiologically (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of acute stressors?

  • Standing in a long line
  • Hassles
  • Bereavement (correct)
  • Violent attack

    • What is the adaptive capacity to deal with stress known as?

  • Homeostasis
  • Fitness (correct)
  • Stress recovery processes
  • Allostatic load

    • What may compromise the recovery processes after stress reactions?

    <p>Prolonged stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is allostatic load defined in the context of stress?

    <p>Cumulative wear and tear of the body due to dysregulation of adaptive processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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