In Support of the Third Stage of the General Adaption

question 115

Multiple Choice

In support of the third stage of the general adaption syndrome,exhaustion research has found which of the following?

• A) Young women with increased responsibilities at an early age are more likely to begin menstruating earlier than those without such responsibilities.
• B) Men with greater job stress typically have an easier time relaxing during "off time" because their need to unwind is significantly greater than men with less job stress.
• C) Research has found that several kinds of cancer can be treated exclusively with psychotherapy designed to enhance calm and relaxation, to the point where medical intervention is unnecessary.
• D) Those who suffer from abuse as children grow up to have personalities that are more resilient to stress because they were forced to learn how to cope at an earlier age.

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