Nikki, an air traffic controller, experiences prolonged and chronic stress. According to Hans Selye's model of stress, Nikki's response to this intense and persistent stress probably involves high levels of:

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Hans Selye's model of stress suggests that chronic stress leads to the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which results in high levels of corticosteroids such as cortisol. Therefore, the best answer is D - corticosteroids. Options A and C refer to specific types of hormones, which may play a role in the stress response but are not the primary hormone released in chronic stress. Option B refers to white blood cells involved in the immune response, which may be affected by stress, but not central to the stress response.

Nikki, an Air Traffic Controller, Experiences Prolonged and Chronic Stress