The first stage, when a person first encounters a stressor, is called alarm.

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This is correct according to the general principles of the stress response, which include three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. In the alarm stage, the body initiates an immediate response to the perceived threat or stressor, activating the sympathetic nervous system and releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. This response prepares the body to respond to the stressor, but may also produce physical symptoms like increased heart rate and breathing or sweating.

The First Stage, When a Person First Encounters a Stressor