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ADAPTATION ENERGY [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology
  • Mental Disorders
CONT

... a finite amount of "adaptation energy" which gets "used up" (Selye, 1950) ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie
  • Troubles mentaux
CONT

Pour Selye, tout se passe comme s'il s'agissait d'une énergie d'adaptation progressive consommée pendant la vie et surtout pendant la phase de résistance au stress, puis épuisée malgré l'apport suffisant de calories, de nourriture, voire d'affection (...)

Spanish

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