If,by Magic,the General Adaptation Syndrome Did Not Occur in Human

question 20

Multiple Choice

If,by magic,the general adaptation syndrome did not occur in human beings in response to a stressor,what would be the most likely outcome?

• A) Humans would deal with stress in a more effective way.
• B) The fight-or-flight response would be weakened or nonexistent.
• C) Mental illness rates due to stress would increase.
• D) Men would find it more difficult than women to cope with stress.

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