A(n) __________ Is a More Geographically Isolated Event That Can

question 9

Multiple Choice

A(n) __________ is a more geographically isolated event that can be handled by local services.

• A) emergency
• B) mass casualty event
• C) disaster
• D) medical facility evacuation

Recognize and describe major concepts and scales used to measure stress, including the Social Readjustment Rating Scale and daily hassles.

Comprehend the cognitive appraisal model of stress and its relevance in stress perception and coping strategies.

Identify the role of major life events and daily hassles in psychological stress and physical health.

Distinguish between different stress theories and their founders, including general adaptation syndrome and the fight-or-flight response.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by memory gaps regarding personal information, usually due to trauma or stress.

Physical Flight

An escape or avoidance reaction in response to perceived danger or threat, characterized by a physical departure from the situation.

Fugue

A rare psychiatric disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality.