Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Exhaustion Stage

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

• A) the weakening of the immune system
• B) the activation of the fight-flight response
• C) feeling healthy and energetic
• D) the body returning to normal levels of functioning

---

Definitions:

Implicit Motives

Unconscious desires, aspirations, or needs that influence one's behaviors and attitudes.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings are kept out of conscious awareness.

Traumatic Events

Situations or occurrences that cause physical, emotional, or psychological distress or harm.

Repressing

The unconscious process of excluding thoughts and feelings from consciousness, often as a defense mechanism against traumatic or unwanted memories.