The acronym GAS stands for

A) generalized adjustment syndrome.
B) generalized adaptation syndrome.
C) general adjustment syndrome.
D) general adaptation syndrome.

GAS

The General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.

Generalized Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Generalized Adjustment Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.