Anders owns a struggling coffee shop and has just received devastating news-a nationally known competitor is moving in on the same block.Anders has many debts to pay and his wife is expecting their fourth child.When he hears this bad news,his heart rate zooms and he feels faint,like he is in shock.According to Hans Seyle,Anders is in the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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The alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's initial and immediate response to stress, which includes the release of stress hormones that can cause physical symptoms such as an increased heart rate and feeling faint. This stage is consistent with Anders' reaction to the news of his new competitor.

Anders Owns a Struggling Coffee Shop and Has Just Received