Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Humans are unique in that they are the only members of the animal kingdom that need sudden bursts of energy to fight or flee from situations perceived as dangerous.
2. Immunity breaks down in the resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
3. It is not the stressor itself that creates health problems, but the body’s natural responses to the stressor.
4. One way to fight illness is to induce the relaxation response during moments of stress
5. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder usually appear immediately after the traumatic event.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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