Asked by Jafar Muhammad on May 30, 2024

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Which of the following is one of Selye's three stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

A) The latency stage.
B) The stagnation stage.
C) The exhaustion stage.
D) The resilience stage.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through in reaction to long-term stress.

Exhaustion Stage

The final phase of the stress response, where the body runs out of energy for adapting to stressors and may result in decreased health and functioning.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development occurring from around age six to puberty, where sexual urges are dormant, and focus shifts to social and intellectual growth.

  • Recognize the stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) and their significance.
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Camille BlandinJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The exhaustion stage is one of Selye's three stages in the general adaptation syndrome, which refers to the phase when the body's resources are depleted after prolonged exposure to stress.