The Third Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome Is Characterized

question 96

Multiple Choice

The third phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by

• A) resistance.
• B) exhaustion.
• C) an alarm reaction.
• D) a tend-and-befriend response.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thought patterns that are counterproductive to an individual's well-being or ability to fulfill needs and goals.

Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development, which outlines eight stages of human growth, each associated with a specific conflict and task.

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in expected roles or perceptions of self.

College

An educational institution or part of an institution that offers undergraduate degrees and, in some cases, master's degrees or diplomas.