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Shortcomings of the General Adaptation Syndrome Theory
A primary limitation of the General Adaptation Syndrome model is its conceptualization as a purely response-based theory of stress. It concentrates exclusively on the body's physiological reactions and largely overlooks the role of psychological factors, such as an individual's cognitive appraisal and interpretation of threatening situations.
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Two students are informed they have a surprise pop quiz. Student A perceives the quiz as a fun challenge, while Student B interprets it as a major threat to their grade. Both students experience a similar initial physiological arousal, such as an increased heart rate. A well-known three-stage model of the body's physiological reaction to stress would have difficulty explaining the difference in the students' overall experiences primarily because the model:
Two students are informed they have a surprise pop quiz. Student A perceives the quiz as a fun challenge, while Student B interprets it as a major threat to their grade. Both students experience a similar initial physiological arousal, such as an increased heart rate. A well-known three-stage model of the body's physiological reaction to stress would have difficulty explaining the difference in the students' overall experiences primarily because the model: