Increasing Stress Can Boost Performance-But Only Up to a Certain

question 37

Multiple Choice

Increasing stress can boost performance-but only up to a certain point.This is at the heart of which theory of stress?​ 

• A) ​general adaptation syndrome 
• B) ​cognitive transactional model 
• C) ​"fight-or-flight"
• D) ​alarm reaction 

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Definitions:

Stress-Related Illness

Health problems, either physical or psychological, that are directly or indirectly caused by chronic stress.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, moodiness, worry, envy, and jealousy, considered one of the Big Five personality traits.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to endure difficult conditions, often associated with a lower perception of stress and more effective coping strategies.

Indirect Health-Related Behaviors

Actions that may not directly aim to improve health but have secondary effects that can influence health outcomes, such as socializing or sleeping habits.