In the alarm phase of the GAS model of stress responses, the activity of this autonomic system is suppressed.
A) sympathetic nervous system
B) parasympathetic nervous system
C) reticular activation system
D) anterior cingulate cortex

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In the alarm phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model of stress responses, the sympathetic nervous system is activated to deal with immediate stress, leading to the suppression of the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" activities, which are not prioritized during acute stress responses.

In the Alarm Phase of the GAS Model of Stress