Saadat is walking to the front of the classroom in preparation for his class presentation. He notices his heart is starting to beat fast, his palms are sweaty, and that he has a general sense of increase in energy
According to the general adaptation syndrome, which phase of the stress response is he in?
a) alarm phase
b) adaptation phase
c) reactive phase
d) muscle preparation phase
ANS: A, This initial reaction to the stressful situation is called the alarm phase.
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What will be an ideal response?
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FIll in the blank with correct word.
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