Question

which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

sheila almost drowned, but she was able to keep her head out of the water and focus on swimming to shore.

maria considers a number of options that are likely to be effective when she gets alarming news about the results of a medical test.

bill collapses by the side of the road after the marathon.

a burst of energy enables hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.

Explanation:

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Define the alarm reaction stage

Using the General Adaptation Syndrome knowledge point

The alarm reaction is the immediate physiological response to a sudden threat or stressor, characterized by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and a sudden surge of energy (the fight-or-flight response) to cope with the immediate danger.

Analyze the given options

• Option 1 (Sheila): Coping and maintaining focus during a prolonged struggle represents the resistance stage.
• Option 2 (Maria): Evaluating options and cognitive appraisal represents coping strategies rather than an immediate physiological alarm reaction.
• Option 3 (Bill): Collapsing after a long marathon represents physical depletion, which is characteristic of the exhaustion stage.
• Option 4 (Hassan): A sudden burst of energy triggered by seeing a threat (a skunk) is a classic example of the immediate fight-or-flight response during the alarm reaction stage.

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<mcq-option>Sheila almost drowned, but she was able to keep her head out of the water and focus on swimming to shore.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Maria considers a number of options that are likely to be effective when she gets alarming news about the results of a medical test.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Bill collapses by the side of the road after the marathon.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.</mcq-correct>
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Define the alarm reaction stage

Using the General Adaptation Syndrome knowledge point

The alarm reaction is the immediate physiological response to a sudden threat or stressor, characterized by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and a sudden surge of energy (the fight-or-flight response) to cope with the immediate danger.

Analyze the given options

• Option 1 (Sheila): Coping and maintaining focus during a prolonged struggle represents the resistance stage.
• Option 2 (Maria): Evaluating options and cognitive appraisal represents coping strategies rather than an immediate physiological alarm reaction.
• Option 3 (Bill): Collapsing after a long marathon represents physical depletion, which is characteristic of the exhaustion stage.
• Option 4 (Hassan): A sudden burst of energy triggered by seeing a threat (a skunk) is a classic example of the immediate fight-or-flight response during the alarm reaction stage.

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<mcq-option>Sheila almost drowned, but she was able to keep her head out of the water and focus on swimming to shore.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Maria considers a number of options that are likely to be effective when she gets alarming news about the results of a medical test.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Bill collapses by the side of the road after the marathon.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.</mcq-correct>
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