Scott has heart damage that his doctor says is due to prolonged stress from caring for a child with a serious, incurable illness. The doctor explained that the damage was probably due to high levels of adrenaline and cortisol produced by his body over a long period of time. Hans Selye would say that Scott is in the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome describes three stages of stress response: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. The exhaustion stage occurs after prolonged stress, where the body's resources are depleted, leading to damage such as Scott's heart condition.

Scott Has Heart Damage That His Doctor Says Is Due