Question

Which of the following names the three phases of the general adaptation syndrome in the order of occurrence?

1) alarm reaction, stage of exhaustion, and stage of resistance
2) alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion
3) stage of resistance, alarm reaction, and stage of exhaustion
4) stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion, and alarm reaction

Answer 1

The correct order of the phases in the general adaptation syndrome are alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion. Therefore, the correct order of the phases is option (2) alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) in the order of occurrence are:

1. Alarm reaction, which is the body's immediate reaction to a stressor resembling the fight-or-flight response.
2. Stage of resistance, where the body adapts to and resists the stressor, but remains on alert.
3. Stage of exhaustion, which occurs after prolonged stress and leads to the depletion of the body's resources.

Therefore, the correct order of the phases is option (2) alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion.