Reggie often finds that when he is ill, he is not able to cope effectively with the normal hassles of life. He finds himself becoming irritated by things that he would usually be able to ignore. Which of the following statements would explain this phenomenon?
A. When using resources to deal with one stressor, the ability to tolerate additional stressors may be compromised.
B. Major life changes may impair the ability to cope effectively with daily hassles.
C. During the exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome, illness becomes likely.
D. Allostatic load leads to psychological and biological vulnerability.
Answer: A
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