The First Step in Responding to Stress Is Often the Production

question 119

Multiple Choice

The first step in responding to stress is often the production of hormones and the mobilization of bodily resources.This first stage is referred to as the

• A) avoidance reaction stage.
• B) resistance stage.
• C) alarm reaction stage.
• D) adjustment phase.

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