Which of the following terms represents the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

A. Mobilization
B. Resistance
C. Exhaustion
D. Alarm reaction


Answer: D

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a. Stage 4 sleep b. hypnosis c. coma d. meditation

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A psychologist is lecturing about the biopsychosocial model of the development of abnormal behavior. What are the implications of this model?

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