Answer to Question #196300 in Psychology for Oarabile

Question

Which term refers to the unique way in which individuals react to stress that adversely affects their health?

1. General adaptation syndrome (GAS)

2. Primary appraisal

3. Response specificity

4. Burnout

Answer 1

Response specificity refers to certain people's proclivity to respond autonomically predominantly with one organ to diverse types of stimuli.

Option 3 is correct; the unique way individuals respond to stress that adversely affects their health.