What Was the Variability Hypothesis? How Was It Investigated by Helen

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Essay

What was the variability hypothesis? How was it investigated by Helen Thompson and Leta Hollingworth? What impact did their work have on the hypothesis?

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Definitions:

Chronic Fatigue

A complex medical condition characterized by extreme fatigue that does not improve with rest and has no underlying medical cause.

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, in which the body prepares to fight or flee from a threat.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Describes the body's short and long-term reactions to stress, incorporating the development of adaptation mechanisms to handle stress.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate the body's functions.