When he was first beset with personal problems and an 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 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)in the resistance stage of the G.A.S.
D)displaying a classic projection reaction.

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Casey is exhibiting the resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (G.A.S.), which is characterized by an individual's ability to cope with stress once their body has become accustomed to it. Despite the ongoing stressors in his life, Casey is no longer exhibiting physical symptoms and has regained his energy, which suggests that his body has adapted to the stressors and entered the resistance stage. Option A (Type A personality), B (ambivalence due to approach-avoidance conflict), and D (projection reaction) are not applicable to this situation.

When He Was First Beset with Personal Problems and an Increased