Steve is unexpectedly called on in class. He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer, and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat. According to Hans Selye, he is in the ________ phase of
His stress response.
A) general
B) resistance
C) alarm
D) exhaustion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The alarm phase is the first response in the general adaptation syndrome, which is the body's response to stress. In this phase, the body releases adrenaline, leading to the fight or flight response. In Steve's case, his physical symptoms (heart pounding, sweating palms) suggest he is in the alarm phase of his stress response.

Steve Is Unexpectedly Called on in Class