Question

The initial stage where a perceived threat or danger is experienced. This is when physiological reaction occurs that includes heightened energy and/or facial expressions of fear or tension. You may also experience shallow breathing with perspiration and accelerated heart beat. Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is this?

Answer 1

Answer: Alarm reaction stage

Explanation:

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is the 3- stage body response to stress conditions. The three stages include

1) Alarm reaction stage

2) Resistance stage

3) Exhaustion stage

Note that the Alarm reaction stage consist of arousal by the autonomic nervous system, where several involuntary responses such as sweating, tension, raised breathing etc are observed due to hormones released.