Derek is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. What stage of GAS is Derek in?
A. the alarm stage
B. the acceleration stage
C. the resistance stage
D. the exhaustion stage
Answer (2)
Derek is demonstrating symptoms of anxiety, distraction, and headaches, which indicate he is in the alarm stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). This stage marks the body's initial response to stress. Therefore, the correct answer is option a) the alarm stage. ;
Derek is in the alarm stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) due to his symptoms of anxiety, lack of appetite, distraction, and headache. This stage marks the body's immediate response to stress. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: the alarm stage.
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