Connor was anxious because his taxi was stuck in traffic. The impact of the sympathetic activity, which was triggered due to anxiety, eventually stabilized as his body attempted to restore lost energy and repair damage. Connor is most likely in the _____ of the general adaptation syndrome.
A)alarm reaction stage
B)resistance stage
C)exhaustion stage
D)resilience stage

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The resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's attempt to restore lost energy and repair damage caused by the initial stress response. Since Connor's body is attempting to do this after the initial sympathetic response, he is most likely in the resistance stage. The alarm reaction stage is the initial response to stress, while the exhaustion stage occurs if the stress response is prolonged and the body is unable to activate the necessary responses to combat the stress. There is no resilience stage in the general adaptation syndrome.

Connor Was Anxious Because His Taxi Was Stuck in Traffic