In Which Stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Has the Body

question 28

Multiple Choice

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome has the body reached the limits of its ability to adapt to stress, which may result in the development of stress-related diseases?

• A) alarm
• B) collapse
• C) exhaustion
• D) resistance
• E) automaticity

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Definitions:

Middle-aged Couples

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Family Decision Making

The process by which decisions are made in a household, involving multiple family members with their respective influences and roles.

Joint Decision Making

A process in which multiple parties collaborate to make a decision, often seen in families or organizations.

Autonomous Decision Making

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