Author Question: Susan is in the alarm reaction stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome. In this scenario, which ... (Read 72 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Susan is in the alarm reaction stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely to occur?

A) Her heart and respiration rates slow down and her muscles become fatigued.
B) Her endocrine and sympathetic nervous systems shut down.
C) Her hypothalamus secretes cortisol, which in turn causes her pituitary gland to secrete corticotrophin-releasing hormones.
D) Her body is aroused and she experiences a fight-or-flight reaction.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the term preconscious?

A) It refers to material that is not in awareness but can be brought into awareness by focusing one's attention.
B) It refers to sensory awareness of the world outside, direct inner awareness of one's thoughts and feelings, personal unity, and the waking state.
C) It refers to the deliberate placing of certain ideas, impulses, or images out of awareness.
D) It refers to ideas and feelings that are not available to awareness.