Understanding General Adaptation Syndrome

Who first described the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

• Ivan Pavlov

• Hans Selye

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

• Alarm Reaction

• Resistance

• Exhaustion

• Recovery

During which stage of GAS does the body initially recognize a stressor and activate the "fight or flight" response?

• Alarm Reaction

• Resistance

• Exhaustion

• Adaptation

What hormone is primarily released during the Alarm Reaction stage of GAS?

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Melatonin

• Estrogen

Which stage of GAS is characterized by the body attempting to return to homeostasis while still remaining alert to the stressor?

• Alarm Reaction

• Resistance

• Exhaustion

• Recovery

If a stressor persists for a long time and the body’s resources are depleted, which stage of GAS is reached?

• Alarm Reaction

• Resistance

• Exhaustion

• Adaptation

Which of the following best describes the physiological changes during the Exhaustion stage of GAS?

• Increased energy and alertness

• Decreased immune response and increased vulnerability to illness

• Rapid heart rate and increased blood pressure

• Enhanced memory and learning

Which of the following best explains why the body cannot maintain the Resistance stage of GAS indefinitely?

• The body runs out of stored energy and resources.

• The stressor always disappears quickly.

• The immune system becomes stronger over time.

• The body adapts and no longer needs to respond.