Which of the following statements is true according to Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome?
A. Prolonged exposure to stress causes rejuvenation of an organism.
B. An organism has different physiological patterns of reactions with respect to a stressor.
C. An organism requires an external stimulus to mobilize itself when it confronts a stressor.
D. The response to a threat is nonspecific with respect to a stressor.
Answer: D
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