Saadat is walking to the front of the classroom in preparation for his class presentation. He notices that his heart is starting to beat fast, his palms are sweaty, and he has a general sense of increase in energy. According to the general adaptation syndrome, which phase of the stress response is he in?

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Saadat is in the alarm phase which is the first phase of the general adaptation syndrome. In this phase, the body reacts to the stressor by activating the fight or flight response, which includes increased heart rate, sweating, and a surge of energy.

Saadat Is Walking to the Front of the Classroom in Preparation