All of the following are true about the general adaptation syndrome model EXCEPT:
A)everyone has a stress threshold.
B)some people cannot tolerate much stress at all.
C)prolonged exposure to stress results in a greater tolerance for future stress.
D)some people can tolerate a great deal of stress.
E)each person has a normal level of resistance to stressful events.

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The general adaptation syndrome model suggests that prolonged exposure to stress can lead to exhaustion and a decreased ability to cope with future stress. It does not suggest that prolonged exposure to stress results in a greater tolerance for future stress, as stated in choice C.

All of the Following Are True About the General Adaptation