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A Scientist Wants to Investigate the Effects of Sleep Problems

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A scientist wants to investigate the effects of sleep problems on athletic performance. The scientist wants to include only those who consistently have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, despite their best efforts. The focus of this study is MOST accurately defined as:


Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body reacts to a stressor with a fight or flight response, activating various physiological changes.

Exhaustion Stage

The final phase of the general adaptation syndrome, characterized by the body's depletion of resources in response to prolonged stress, potentially leading to stress-related disorders.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, potentially leading to health problems such as heart disease.

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