According to Selye's theory, if the alarm reaction mobilizes the body and the related stressor is not removed, we enter the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). This stage precedes the last stage of the GAS.
A)formal operational
B)exhaustion
C)resistance
D)preoperational

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According to Selye's theory, if the stressor is not removed, the initial alarm reaction is followed by the resistance stage, during which the body attempts to adapt to the stressor. The exhaustion stage follows if the stressor persists, during which the body's resources are depleted, and the risk for illness and disease increases. The other choices (A, D) are unrelated to Selye's theory on stress and adaptation.

According to Selye's Theory, If the Alarm Reaction Mobilizes the Body