Asked by Madison Barton on May 16, 2024
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According to Selye's concept of stress, __________ would count as an example of something that produces stress, but __________ would not.
A) getting married...lifelong poverty
B) getting divorced...getting married
C) a wanted pregnancy...an unwanted pregnancy
D) an unwanted pregnancy...a wanted pregnancy
Selye's Concept
Pertains to the General Adaptation Syndrome, a theory by Hans Selye that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.
Stress
A condition of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
Lifelong Poverty
A state of living in poverty for a significant portion or the entirety of an individual's life, often resulting in chronic hardships.
- Understand Selye's concept of stress and the nonspecific response of the body to demands.
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Nugroho Dwi FitriantoMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to Selye's concept of stress, both positive and negative events in life can produce stress. However, lifelong poverty is not an event, but rather a chronic condition that can lead to stress. Therefore, getting married and getting divorced can both produce stress, whereas lifelong poverty cannot be considered as an event that produces stress. Option C and D are irrelevant to Selye's concept of stress as they deal with the subjective experience of pregnancy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Selye's concept of stress and the nonspecific response of the body to demands.