Marcus has been dealing with a prolonged and unresolvable work conflict for eight months. He initially experienced heightened alertness and energy, but recently has begun to fall ill frequently and reports feeling completely depleted.
Which stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome best describes Marcus's current state?
Alarm
Fight-or-flight
Resistance
Exhaustion
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A doctor treating a patient with chronic back pain considers the patient's history of childhood trauma, current high levels of work stress, limited social support network, and the structural damage identified on their MRI scan.
Which of the following models best describes the doctor's approach to understanding the patient's condition?
The biomedical model
The diathesis-stress model
The biopsychosocial model
The general adaptation syndrome model
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A university student is overwhelmed by the volume of work she needs to complete before the end of term. Rather than dwelling on her anxiety, she creates a detailed revision schedule, breaks her workload into manageable daily tasks, and begins working through each one systematically.
Which of the following best describes the coping strategy the student is using?
Emotion-focused coping
Repression
Avoidance coping
Problem-focused coping
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