Answer: b. Sheila almost drowned, but she was able to keep her head out of the water and focus on swimming to shore
Explanation: The resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome refers to one of the three stages described by Hans Selye on the physiological changes or response the body undergoes when experiencing a stress routine.
The resistance stage is the second stage which occurs after the alarm reaction stage which describes the initial shock experienced once the body is first experiences a stress regime. During the resistance phase, the body begins to stabilize gradually and also remains alert. However at this stage, the individual can adjust and make a more relaxed decision.
In the scenario above, After Sheila had overcame the alarm stage in which she almost drowned, she became a bit relaxed and was able to concentrate in swimming to the shore.