Dustin was driving his car on an icy road when the back end started to skid out of control. His car crossed the centre line, and he could see the headlights of rapidly approaching, oncoming traffic. His entire body became energized. His heart rate and respiration increased, and he began to perspire profusely. What was Dustin experiencing, according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

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The situation described in the scenario - the initial shock and activation of the body's physiological responses - corresponds to Selye's first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the alarm reaction. This stage involves the body's immediate response to a stressful situation, which activates the sympathetic nervous system and triggers the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.

Dustin Was Driving His Car on an Icy Road When