The physiological response profile outlined in the general adaptation syndrome:
A)occurs to acute stressors but not to repeated stressors.
B)is modifiable in type based on the type of stressor encountered.
C)is nonspecific to the type of stressor.
D)is specific to the type of stressor.

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The general adaptation syndrome is a nonspecific physiological response to stress, meaning that it occurs regardless of the type of stressor encountered. This response includes the alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

The Physiological Response Profile Outlined in the General Adaptation Syndrome