In Response to Sustained Stress, the Body Goes Through Several

question 61

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. This GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT

• A)alarm.
• B)resistance.
• C)exhaustion.
• D)deterioration.

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