When we attempt to cope with stress while maintaining our normal activities, Selye would say we are experiencing
A) "fight or flight."
B) an alarm reaction.
C) resistance.
D) exhaustion.

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Selye's general adaptation syndrome model suggests that when we attempt to cope with stress while maintaining our normal activities, we are experiencing resistance. This is the second stage of the model, which occurs after the initial alarm reaction and before exhaustion. During resistance, the body is attempting to adapt and cope with the ongoing stressor. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

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