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:

The correct answer is option 4: The body makes efforts to cope with the stressor and adapt to it

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.