Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psychology > General Adaptation Syndrome > Flashcards

General Adaptation Syndrome Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Psychology flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards
1
Q

What is the first stage?

A

Alarm reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What happens during the first stage?

A

you are aware of the stressor, its immediate, flight/fight/freeze response
- shock: freeze
- countershock: flight/fight
initial release of adrenaline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the second stage?

A

Resistance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What happens during the second stage?

A

need to learn to cope and adapt with stressor
HPA axis
- Hypothalamus activates pituitary gland
- Pituitary gland releases ACTH and activates adrenal glands
- adrenal glands release more adrenaline and cortisol

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the third stage?

A

Exhaustion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What happens during the third stage?

A

resources are depleted - major physical and psychological illness

  • heart attack, stroke, death
  • mental breakdown
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Psychology (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions