An occupational health officer who works in the context of a large police force is attempting to understand the role that stress may play in the health of his clients. According to Selye, which of the following statements best captures an aspect of the phenomenon of stress?
A) The alarm stage involves the release of cortisol and catecholamines.
B) The nature of a stress response is determined by the objective severity of the stressor.
C) Systemic illnesses can sometimes result from the resistance stage of stress response.
D) Periods of stress can be developmentally positive or negative.

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Selye noted that stress can result in positive growth and development, and that stress is not unanimously detrimental to health and development. The alarm stage is associated with the release of cortisol and catecholamines, and a stress response is dependent on properties of the stressor and the individual's conditioning; the severity is not objectively determined. Illness is often a consequence of the exhaustion stage.

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