A person is in the _______________ of the general adaptation syndrome when the body becomes more vulnerable to other stressors. For example, when the body is mobilized to fight off the flu, it is easier to be annoyed by minor frustrations.

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The resistance phase is when the body attempts to adapt and cope with the stressor, but in doing so, it becomes more vulnerable to other stressors. This is because the body's resources are being used to deal with the initial stressor, leaving less available to handle other stressors. This phenomenon is known as stress-induced vulnerability.

A Person Is in the _______________ of the General Adaptation