Penny is a senior college student who must present her research topic to the class. The closer the time gets to her presentation, the more nervous she becomes. Her hands begin to tremble, her heart rate increases and she was seen running to the restroom numerous times. She becomes faint and passes out. Penny's anxiety overwhelms her to the point that she is unable to give the presentation and must have someone drive her home. Penny is most likely in which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

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Penny is likely in the Exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome, where prolonged stress leads to depletion of resources, resulting in physical symptoms and inability to cope.

Penny Is a Senior College Student Who Must Present Her