Mitch Has Just Found Out That He Will Have Three

question 303

Multiple Choice

Mitch has just found out that he will have three tests on the same day. His heart is racing, and he is experiencing a shortness of breath and feels a little sick to his stomach. Mitch is exhibiting signs of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

• A)stage of activation
• B)defensive reaction
• C)alarm reaction
• D)stage of resistance

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Definitions:

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