Research Shows That There Is Little Difference Between the Types

question 50

True/False

Research shows that there is little difference between the types of stressors in terms of their long-term effects on physical and psychological well-being.

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Definitions:

Immune System

The system of the body that recognizes and destroys foreign agents (antigens) that invade the body.

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.