A Widely Accepted Understanding of the Way Our Bodies Respond

question 152

Multiple Choice

A widely accepted understanding of the way our bodies respond to ongoing stress is known as:

• A) fight-or-flight.
• B) general adaptation syndrome.
• C) stress theory.
• D) stress-coping explanation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

Pertains to the cognitive activities associated with acquiring understanding and knowledge, such as thought, recognition, memory, evaluation, and solving problems.

Old Age

A stage of life characterized by advanced age, often associated with retirement, increased health issues, and social changes.

Exercise

Physical activities that are planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.

Institutionalization

The process of becoming integrated into or adapted to the functioning and structure of an institutional or organized system, often resulting in dependency or loss of personal autonomy.