After overcoming the initial shock of having her car stolen,Marlys calls the police for help and begins to question possible witnesses.At this point,Marlys is most likely in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
A) resistance
B) exhaustion
C) adjustment
D) stress appraisal

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Marlys is in the "resistance" stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where she is actively coping with the stressor (her car being stolen) by taking action, such as calling the police and questioning witnesses. This stage follows the initial "alarm" stage, where the shock of the stressor is first encountered, and precedes the "exhaustion" stage, where prolonged stress may deplete the body's resources.

After Overcoming the Initial Shock of Having Her Car Stolen,Marlys