Sophia is an air traffic controller. If she fails in her job, planes could crash and hundreds of people could die. While she is at work, she must be constantly alert and pay close attention. Although she is outwardly healthy, Sophia's blood pressure and blood sugar levels are high, and her body is secreting excess amounts of corticosteroids. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Sophia in?
a. resistance
b. alarm reaction
c. exhaustion
d. defensive
Question 2
Spring has an increased level of catecholamines in her bloodstream, indicating that she is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
a. resistance
b. biological
c. alarm reaction
d. exhaustion