Selye's Term for the Three-Stage Progression of Physical Changes That

question 385

Multiple Choice

Selye's term for the three-stage progression of physical changes that occur when an organism is exposed to intense and prolonged stress is:

• A) the stress contagion effect.
• B) psychoneuroimmunology.
• C) the fight-or-flight response.
• D) the general adaptation syndrome.

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Definitions:

Excessive Apprehension

An overly intense worry or fear about future events or outcomes, beyond what may be considered normal or rationale.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that carry signals from one neuron to another.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought, idea, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders.