Question

a first - year student is very anxious about an upcoming exam and has no appetite, is easily distracted, and is having difficulty sleeping. according to the general adaptation syndrome theory, which stage of the stress response is this student most likely experiencing?
multiple choice
allostatic
exhaustion
resistance
alarm

Explanation:

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) has three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. The alarm stage (also called the "alarm reaction" or "fight - or - flight" stage) is the initial stage of stress response. During this stage, the body reacts to a stressor (like exam anxiety) with symptoms such as anxiety, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, and sleep problems. The resistance stage is when the body tries to adapt and resist the stressor, and symptoms may subside or change. The exhaustion stage occurs after prolonged stress, with the body's resources being depleted. "Allostatic" is not a stage of GAS. So the student, with initial stress - related symptoms due to exam anxiety, is in the alarm stage.

Answer:

alarm (the option corresponding to the alarm stage, assuming the option with "alarm" is the correct one among the given choices)