Carrying a Heavy Course Load, Working at a Demanding Part-Time

question 10

Multiple Choice

Carrying a heavy course load, working at a demanding part-time job, and having ongoing conflicts with her roommate resulted in Jana becoming so mentally and physically drained that she ended up in the hospital. Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome had she reached?

• A) Alarm
• B) Resistance
• C) Tolerance
• D) Exhaustion

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Definitions:

Depression

A constant state of depression or apathy towards daily tasks signifies this mental illness, leading to considerable difficulties in personal life.

Environmental Stress

The stress experienced by individuals as a result of adverse or challenging environmental conditions.

Deterioration

The process of becoming progressively worse.

Adaptive Behaviour

The collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills that individuals learn and perform to cope effectively with the demands of their environment.