In the third stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the stage of ____, you are unable to cope with the prolonged stressor, and you can become vulnerable to other stressors.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A framework that outlines how the body initially responds to stress and its subsequent long-term effects, characterized by three phases: alert, resistance, and fatigue.

Prolonged Stressor

A persistent or long-lasting source of stress that can negatively affect an individual's psychological and physical health.