Hans Selye introduced the model of stress reaction called the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). Selye was convinced that reactions to stressful situations:

a. were general and nonspecific
b. differed, depending on the type of stressor that was present
c. were stronger when people had other physical illnesses
d. differed, depending on the personality characteristics of the individual


A

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