Question

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a person begin to show signs of fatigue and irritability

Answer 1

Stress is inevitable part of life so one should be able to manage it to be able to stay healthy. General Adaptation Syndrome has 3 stages that can help one understand the different stages the body undergoes when in stress. There is the Alarm Reaction stage which is the fight and flight, the Resistance stage in which symptoms like Irritability leading to fatigue and the Exhaustion stage which includes anxiety and depression

Answer 2

The correct answer is the resistance stage.

In 1936, the endocrinologist, Hans Seyle, proposed a theory know as the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). This theory describes the physiological responses that occur as a result of stress. According to the GAS model, stress occurs in three stages known as the alarm, resistance and exhaustion stages. In the resistance stage of stress, the body tries to cope with stressors by trying to maintain regular heartbeat, blood pressure, etc. During the resistance stage, a person ultimately starts experiencing fatigue and irritability.