When a rat is first introduced to an over-crowded cage, it will likely enter the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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The alarm stage is characterized by the initial reaction to a stressor, which includes increased arousal and anxiety. In this case, the over-crowded cage would likely be a stressor for the rat, leading to an alarm response. The resistance stage involves coping with and adapting to the stressor, while the exhaustion stage occurs after prolonged exposure to the stressor and can result in physical and emotional exhaustion. The curious stage is not part of the general adaptation syndrome.

When a Rat Is First Introduced to an Over-Crowded Cage