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Khalid Almansoor
on Oct 16, 2024
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The body's first reaction to a stressor, in the _____, is a temporary state of shock during which resistance to illness and stress falls below normal limits.
A) alarm stage
B) resistance stage
C) exhaustion stage
D) irritability phase
Alarm Stage
The initial phase of the stress response in which the body prepares to fight or flee, marked by increased heart rate, energy mobilization, and alertness.
Resistance to Illness
This term refers to the ability of an organism's body to resist or fight off disease and illness, largely governed by the immune system.
- Elucidate the advantages of employing coping mechanisms and the role of the general adaptation syndrome in stress management.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the advantages of employing coping mechanisms and the role of the general adaptation syndrome in stress management.