What is the second stage of response in the general adaptation syndrome?

What is the second stage of response in the general adaptation syndrome?

• A. Alarm
• B. Reaction and resistance
• C. Exhaustion
• D. Recovery

Answer: (B)

The second stage is the resistance stage, where the body stays on high alert after the initial alarm and actively works to cope with the ongoing stress. At this point physiological systems remain activated, but the aim is to adapt and maintain function by mobilizing energy and hormones to counteract the stressor. This allows the person to continue performing despite the continued challenge, though resources are being used to keep up the response. If stress persists and resources are finally depleted, the body can enter the exhaustion stage. Recovery, while related to returning to baseline after stress, is not one of the stages in this model.

The second stage is the resistance stage, where the body stays on high alert after the initial alarm and actively works to cope with the ongoing stress. At this point physiological systems remain activated, but the aim is to adapt and maintain function by mobilizing energy and hormones to counteract the stressor. This allows the person to continue performing despite the continued challenge, though resources are being used to keep up the response. If stress persists and resources are finally depleted, the body can enter the exhaustion stage. Recovery, while related to returning to baseline after stress, is not one of the stages in this model.