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Psychology · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Central · Set 4 · Q7
Match the following:
Match the following :
| Column $\displaystyle 1$ | Column $\displaystyle 2$ |
| 1. Continued exposure to the same stressor or additional stressors drains the body of its resources. | I. Resistance |
| 2. The mental exhaustion appears in the form of irritability, anxiety, feeling of helplessness and hopelessness. | II. Exhaustion |
| 3. The presence of noxious stimulus or stressor leads to activation of the adrenal-pituitary-cortex system. This triggers the release of hormones producing the stress response. | III. Burnout |
| 4. The parasympathetic nervous system calls for more cautious use of the body’s resources. The organism makes efforts to cope with the threat, as through confrontation. | IV. Alarm |
Official answer
(B)
$\displaystyle 1$-II, $\displaystyle 2$-III, $\displaystyle 3$-IV, $\displaystyle 4$-I
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