Although Selye's Theory About Physiological Stress Reactions Has Been Proven

question 394

Multiple Choice

Although Selye's theory about physiological stress reactions has been proven very useful, the theory is limited in that:

• A) we now know that the body responds to stress by going through at least five phases, rather than three.
• B) Selye's observation that the same biological changes that are adaptive in the short run can be maladaptive in the long run is largely incorrect.
• C) Seyle didn't know that there are individual physiological differences in the stress response to the same kinds of stressors, and that different stressors can produce different physiological responses.
• D) we now know that the body responds to stress by going through only two phases, the alarm and resistance phases.

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