After alarm reaction stage, if stress is prolonged, __________________ begins where para sympathetic nervous system calls for more cautious use of the body’s resources. The organism makes efforts to cope with the threat, as through confrontation.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3: Resistance stage
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In Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model of stress response, there are three stages:
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Alarm Reaction Stage ➔ Immediate reaction to stress.
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Resistance Stage ➔ The body tries to cope with the stress and uses resources cautiously, mainly under the influence of the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Exhaustion Stage ➔ If stress continues for too long, the body's resources get depleted.
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The Resistance Stage is where the organism actively fights the stressor while trying to maintain stability.
Thus, after the Alarm Reaction, the Resistance Stage begins if stress is prolonged.