Once individuals get over the initial stress associated with their first exam of finals week,the fact that they have several more exams will likely lead their body to enter the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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The resistance stage is characterized by the body's attempt to adapt to the ongoing stressor, in this case several more exams, and maintaining a heightened state of readiness for a prolonged period of time. The alarm stage is the initial response to stress, and the exhaustion stage comes after prolonged exposure to stress that has not been resolved. The primary stage is not a part of the general adaptation syndrome.

Once Individuals Get Over the Initial Stress Associated with Their