Write Out an Introductory Paragraph That You Could Use with Your

question 16

Essay

Write out an introductory paragraph that you could use with your clients that contain at least five of the necessary elements covered in the chapter.

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Definitions:

Psychological States

Conditions of the mind associated with feelings, thoughts, and behavior at a particular time.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second stage of the GAS, characterized by prolonged sympathetic activity in an effort to restore lost energy and repair damage. Also called the adaptation stage.

Endocrine Activity

The various functions of the glands in the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.