In Response to Sustained Stress, the Body Goes Through Several

question 1

Multiple Choice

In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. The GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

• A) alarm
• B) resistance
• C) exhaustion
• D) remediation

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