Cynthia Was Recently Promoted to an Executive Position in Her

question 75

Multiple Choice

Cynthia was recently promoted to an executive position in her company.The increased stress was enormous.After a few weeks,she began losing weight,lost interest in sex,and her menstrual cycle became irregular.Several months later,Cynthia suffered a physical breakdown when she acquired a dangerous viral infection and required hospitalization.What phase of the general adaptation syndrome left Cynthia susceptible to the viral infection?

• A)alarm
• B)exhaustion
• C)resistance
• D)collapse

Learn about community-based sustainability efforts.

Recognize the significance of habitat protection for species conservation.

Identify the roles and contributions of organizations in wildlife conservation.

Grasp the complexities of animal population management and recovery efforts.

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Definitions:

Tragedy of the Commons

A situation in which individuals, acting independently and rationally according to their own self-interest, deplete a shared resource, leading to the detriment of the whole group.

Herd Immunity

A form of indirect protection from infectious diseases that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune.

Vaccinated Community

A population in which a majority of members have received vaccinations against specific diseases, contributing to herd immunity.

Epidemiological Resistance

Refers to the decreased effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics or vaccines, due to the adaptive changes in disease-causing organisms.