Question

Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome theory proposes that adaptation to stress occurs in how many stages?

Answer 1

Answer:

Adaption to stress occurs in three stages: alarm, fight or flight, exhaustion.

Explanation:

According to the general adaptation syndrome theory proposed by Hans Selye, the adaption to stress occurs in three stages which are:

1. alarm

2. fight or flight

3. exhaustion

This is a process which comprises of three stages that describes the physiological changes which a body undergoes when in stress (an emotional, mental and physical human response to a specific stimulus).