While driving in heavy traffic, Nathan narrowly misses hitting another car. After the event, his heart rate and blood pressure increase. According to Selye, Nathan is MOST likely in which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

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The alarm reaction phase is the initial phase of the general adaptation syndrome, in which the body responds to a stressor with the "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate and blood pressure. This response prepares the body to deal with the stressor. Nathan's reaction to narrowly missing a car suggests that he is in the alarm reaction phase.

While Driving in Heavy Traffic, Nathan Narrowly Misses Hitting Another