Steve is unexpectedly called on in class.He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer,and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat.According to Selye,he is in the _______________ phase of his stress response.
A)general
B)resistance
C)alarm
D)exhaustion

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The alarm phase is the initial stage of the stress response, which is characterized by activation of the sympathetic nervous system and release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. In this stage, a person perceives a threat and prepares to respond to it either by fighting or fleeing. This is the phase Steve is experiencing as he is suddenly called on in class and feels his heart rate and sweating increase.

Steve Is Unexpectedly Called on in Class