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Selye theory
General Adaptation Syndrome
Three phases
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Alarm Phase
sympathetic fight or flight response is activated with release of catecholamines & ACTH
Resistance Phase
Second phase of the GAS, during which the body adapts to and maintains resources to cope with the stressor.
Exhaustion Phase
The third stage of GAS in which stress continues beyond the body's ability to adapt, leading to potential physiological and structural breakdown.
Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a theory of adaptation to biologic stress. Selye compared the GAS with the life process: childhood, adulthood, and later years. What would occur during "adulthood" in the GAS?
A. Stressful events occur and resistance or adaptation occurs
B. Successful avoidance of stressful life events leaves the body vulnerable.
C. The accumulation of life's stressors causes resistance to
fail
D. Reports a history of social drinking on a weekly basis.
A. Stressful events occur and resistance or adaptation occurs
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