While driving in heavy traffic, Nathan narrowly misses hitting another car. After the event, his heart rate and blood pressure increase. According to Selye, Nathan is MOST likely in which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
a. ?resistance
b. ?exhaustion
c. ?alarm reaction
d. ?primary appraisal
ANSWER:
c
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A. secure attachment B. insecure-avoidant attachment C. insecure-resistant attachment D. disorganized-disoriented attachment
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A. 10 B. 12 C. 15 D. 50