3. General Adaptation Syndrome

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Selye’s model to explain the short term effects of exposure to stressors. Also accounts for the long term implications of prolonged exposure to stress.

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Activity: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],X BUT: Does it work for all stress? Mason (1995) says that stressors vary in the amount of adrenaline and cortisol they produce depending on level of anger or fear. This challenges Selye. X Ignores psychological factors, personality, and gender. X Much supporting research is based on studies of animals. Accuracy and generalising problems. Evaluation of Selye Evaluation

Recap Activity: To practice exam style questions… Put all your notes away and answer the following question: Outline Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome and give two criticisms of this explanation. (6 marks + 2 marks + 2 marks)

Answer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KU: 6 Available marks

[object Object],[object Object],AE: 4 available marks Any two from the evaluation spider diagram. Good idea to discuss a positive and negative aspect if asked for two criticisms. 10 Marks

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