AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Janice is most likely to experience getting sick from the flu virus when she is
A
in the exhaustion stage of GAS.
B
in the resistance stage of GAS.
C
in the alarm stage of GAS.
D
in the excitement stage of GAS.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exhaustion stage is a level of stress in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). GAS proposes that our bodies have an automatic, natural, and adaptive response to stress. This response is comprised of three stages: alarm, resistance, exhaustion.

Detailed explanation-2: -When Are People with Flu Contagious? Flu viruses can be detected in most infected persons beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after becoming sick. People with flu are most contagious in the first three to four days after their illness begins.

Detailed explanation-3: -A bout of the flu typically follows this pattern: Days 1–3: Sudden appearance of fever, headache, muscle pain and weakness, dry cough, sore throat and sometimes a stuffy nose. Day 4: Fever and muscle aches decrease. Hoarse, dry or sore throat, cough and possible mild chest discomfort become more noticeable.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exhaustion stage This stage is the result of prolonged or chronic stress. Struggling with stress for long periods can drain your physical, emotional, and mental resources to the point where your body no longer has strength to fight stress. You may give up or feel your situation is hopeless.

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