The Initial Response to Stress Is Called the _________ and Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

The initial response to stress is called the _________ and is mediated mainly by __________.

• A) resistance stage;cortisol
• B) resistance stage;aldosterone and cortisol
• C) alarm reaction;norepinephrine and epinephrine
• D) alarm reaction;cortisol
• E) exhaustion stage;norepinephrine and epinephrine

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Definitions:

Dichotomies

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

MMPI-A

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent, a psychological assessment tool designed specifically for teenagers.

Normal Aspects

Characteristics or behaviors that are considered typical or expected within a certain context or population.

Abnormal Aspects

Features or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or normal within a culture or society.