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Psychology QUESTION #9747
Question 1
Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes the body's three-stage response to prolonged stress. Which stage involves the depletion of physiological resources, making the organism vulnerable to illness and collapse?
  • Alarm stage
  • Resistance stage
  • Exhaustion stage✔️
  • Recovery stage
Correct Answer Explanation
In Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), the Exhaustion stage is the third and final stage, occurring when prolonged stress has depleted the body's adaptive resources. The immune system weakens, and the individual becomes highly susceptible to disease, physical breakdown, and even death. The three stages are: (1) Alarm (initial 'fight or flight'), (2) Resistance (coping and adaptation), and (3) Exhaustion (resource depletion).