According to the GAS (General Adaptation System), the stage one will experience the activation of the adrenal pituitary cortex system for fight or flight?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Alarm Reaction Stage
According to the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model proposed by Hans Selye, the Alarm Reaction Stage is the first stage of the stress response, during which:
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The adrenal-pituitary-cortex system is activated.
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The body prepares for fight or flight by releasing stress hormones (like adrenaline and cortisol).
Other stages:
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Resistance Stage: The body tries to adapt and cope with the stressor.
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Exhaustion Stage: The body's resources are depleted after prolonged stress.
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Burnout: Not a formal stage of GAS, but a result of chronic stress.