List and Define the Three Stages of the General Adaptation

question 14

Essay

List and define the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome,the body's response to a stressor.

Be able to identify specific phobias and their likely impact on individuals' daily lives.

Know the biological, psychosocial, and psychoanalytic perspectives on anxiety disorders.

Understand the importance of resilience in coping with and recovering from traumatic events.

Understand the role of genetic predispositions in the development of anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.

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Definitions:

Baseline Functioning

describes an individual's normal level of functioning in various areas before any intervention or the onset of a condition.

Mind-body Awareness

The recognition and understanding of the relationship between one’s mental and physical state.

Resistance Training

A form of exercise that improves strength and endurance by contracting muscles against a resisting force, utilizing free weights, machines, or body weight.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that relies on the oxygenation of blood through the heart to supply energy, typically involving prolonged, moderate intensity activities.