4 - Theories of Stress
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Practice Questions
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What are the three stages of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
💡 Hint: Think of a process that includes an initial reaction, an adaptation phase, and a possible burnout.
What does primary appraisal assess?
💡 Hint: It's about how you perceive the danger.
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What is the first stage of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
💡 Hint: Think of how the body first reacts to a threat.
True or False: The secondary appraisal is about evaluating stressor severity only.
💡 Hint: It's about assessing what you can do about the stress.
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Evaluate how Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome might manifest in a student experiencing semester-end pressure.
💡 Hint: Look at each stage of GAS in relation to academic pressures.
Analyze a workplace scenario where an employee is facing constant criticism. Apply Lazarus and Folkman's model to identify approaches they could take for better coping.
💡 Hint: Identify steps involving thought processes in reactions to stress.
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