In the General Activation Syndrome (GAS), Described by Selye, During

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Multiple Choice

In the general activation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye, during the exhaustion stage:

• A)the stress reaction is most adaptive
• B)the stress reaction becomes more and more maladaptive
• C)the stressor has been successfully dealt with, and arousal levels return to normal
• D)the stressor has been successfully dealt with, but arousal levels remain high

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