Jake Tells You That He Is Feeling Very Stressed

question 37

Essay

Jake tells you that he is feeling very stressed. Based on your knowledge of the general adaptation syndrome, what information would you ask or look for to determine what stage of stress Jake is experiencing?

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within one month after exposure to a traumatic event.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

Anorexia Nervosa

A potentially fatal psychological eating disorder defined by deliberate self-starvation and significant weight reduction.

Bulimia Nervosa

A mental health disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to try to control weight.