Selye Defined Three Stages in the Stress Response

question 5

Multiple Choice

Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:

• A) alarm stage.
• B) resistance stage.
• C) stage of exhaustion.
• D) maladaptive stage.

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

Recognized as the father of experimental psychology, he established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879, marking the beginning of psychology as a separate field of study.

Sigmund Freud

Originating from Austria, this neurologist created psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach to address mental illness via conversation with a psychoanalyst.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, exploring various aspects from biological foundations to social influences.

Study of Consciousness

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