For the past 6 months, Aiko's job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Aiko has been having chronic headaches and is behind in all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Aiko is in the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Aiko is displaying symptoms of exhaustion, which is the third and final stage of the general adaptation syndrome. During this stage, the body's resources are depleted, resulting in physical and emotional exhaustion, and decreased ability to cope with stressors. Aiko's chronic headaches and inability to keep up with her classes are indicators of this stage.

For the Past 6 Months, Aiko's Job Has Been Extremely