Selyes general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a theory of adaption to biologic stress. Selye compared the GAS with the life process: childhood, adulthood, and later years. What would occur during adulthood in the GAS?

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Selye compared the general adaptation syndrome with the life process. During childhood, too few encounters with stress occur to promote the development of adaptive functioning, and children are vulnerable. During adulthood, a number of stressful events occur, and people develop resistance or adaptation. During the later years, the accumulation of lifes stressors and wear and tear on the organism again decrease peoples ability to adapt, so resistance falls, and, eventually, death occurs. Based on this comparison, options $\mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}$, and $\mathrm{D}$ are incorrect.

Selyes General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Is a Theory of Adaption