During the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome the organism makes a concerted physiological effort to withstand the demands being placed upon it by a stressor.

A) alarm
B) exhaustion
C) resistance
D) recidivism

During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the organism makes a concerted physiological effort to withstand the demands being placed upon it by a stressor. The alarm stage is the initial response to a stressor, and the exhaustion stage occurs when the organism's resources are depleted after prolonged exposure to stress. Recidivism is not related to the general adaptation syndrome.