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7.1.4 - Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome

Syllabus
2026
Objective
7.1.4
Level
A2

- Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome

7.1.4 Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), including the alarm reaction.; Factors affecting stress.

Use - selye’s general adaptation syndrome to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - selye’s general adaptation syndrome determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - selye’s general adaptation syndrome to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Psychology A2