The Stage "The Invention of New Means by Mental Combination

question 81

Multiple Choice

The stage "the invention of new means by mental combination" is characterized by the beginnings of

• A) symbolic thought.
• B) conservation.
• C) adaptation.
• D) intentional behavior.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's responses to stress and regulates bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), in which the body adapts to a stressor.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), in which the body’s ability to resist a stressor has been depleted.