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It was observed during the two world wars that many soldiers would inexplicably become paralyzed or blind and therefore were unable to return to the front. Most of them seemed unconcerned about their paralysis or blindness. This phenomenon is known as _____.


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Secondary Appraisal

The process of evaluating one's potential to cope with or respond to a threatened or challenging event after its significance has been assessed.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) to stress theorized by Hans Selye, illustrating how stress affects the body over time.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the stress response, where the body can no longer resist the stressors and may lead to burnout or health problems.

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