Which of the Following Responses to Stressors Results from the Activation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses to stressors results from the activation of the local adaptation syndrome?

• A) A girl quickly withdraws her hand from a stream of hot tap water.
• B) A woman's impending job interview has prompted the activation of her fight-or-flight response.
• C) A man is experiencing moderate anxiety before meeting with an important client.
• D) A man has a sudden urge for a bowel movement before undergoing thoracentesis.

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Definitions:

Illegitimate Means

Methods or actions that are not sanctioned or approved by societal norms and laws for achieving goals.

Psychological Pressures

Mental stress or strain imposed by external situations, expectations, or demands, potentially impacting behavior or well-being.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory that suggests deviance and societal strain result when individuals are unable to achieve societal expectations through legitimate means.

Socially Induced Strain

Stress or pressure that arises from societal expectations or structures, which can lead to deviant behavior or psychological distress.