When he first had a increased work load at his job and school,Casey had headaches,an upset stomach,and was fatigued all the time.Although little has changed at school or at his job,he now says he feels fine and has more energy.Casey is exhibiting
A) a Type A personality.
B) ambivalence due to the approach-avoidance conflict.
C) the stage of resistance of the general adaptation syndrome.
D) a classic projection reaction.

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Casey is exhibiting the stage of resistance of the general adaptation syndrome, which is characterized by the body's ability to adapt to the stressor and cope with it. At first, Casey experienced physical symptoms of stress, but his body has now adapted and he feels fine with more energy.

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