Chat with AIExam 16: Health, Stress and Coping
Hans Selye wrote that many different environmental stressors lead to a three-stage physiological reaction called the general adaptation syndrome. Create your own example of an environmental stressor and then provide details of each of the three stages.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotAn example of an environmental stressor could be a sudden increase in workload at a job.
The three stages of the general adaptation syndrome are:
1. Alarm Stage: In this stage, the body recognizes the stressor and goes into a fight or flight response. For example, when faced with the sudden increase in workload, the body may experience increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened alertness as it prepares to deal with the stressor.
2. Resistance Stage: If the stressor persists, the body enters the resistance stage where it tries to adapt and cope with the ongoing stress. In the case of the increased workload, the body may start to adjust to the new demands by increasing productivity and finding ways to manage the workload more efficiently.
3. Exhaustion Stage: If the stressor continues for an extended period of time without relief, the body eventually reaches the exhaustion stage. This is when the body's resources are depleted, and it becomes more susceptible to illness and physical or emotional breakdown. In the example of the increased workload, the individual may experience burnout, fatigue, and decreased performance as a result of prolonged stress.
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