Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:
What happens during the resistance stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Options:
The body's resources are drained, leading to exhaustion
The individual becomes more susceptible to stress-related diseases
The sympathetic nervous system is activated for fight or flight response
The body makes efforts to cope with the stressor and adapt to it
Correct Answer:
The body makes efforts to cope with the stressor and adapt to it
Explanation:
During the resistance stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), the organism makes efforts to cope with the stressor and adapt to it. The para-sympathetic nervous system calls for cautious use of the body's resources.