Mitch has just found out that he will have three tests on the same day. His heart is racing, and he is experiencing a shortness of breath and feels a little sick to his stomach. Mitch is exhibiting signs of which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
A)stage of activation
B)defensive reaction
C)alarm reaction
D)stage of resistance

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Mitch is exhibiting signs of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome, which is the initial reaction to stress, where the body exhibits a "fight or flight" response, including symptoms like increased heart rate and shortness of breath.

Mitch Has Just Found Out That He Will Have Three