Emily's family has been traumatized by a recent hurricane in Puerto Rico. Described in terms of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), which phase would they have experienced first

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Adison Crosby

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24 October, 19:54

Emily's family has been traumatized by a recent hurricane in Puerto Rico. Described in terms of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), which phase would they have experienced first

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Ryan Shaffer · Answer 1

ALARM

Explanation:

General adaptation syndrome bus the three stage process the describes the psychological changes the body goes through when under stress. The ALARM stage is the first stage of GAS, it is when the stress hormone Is released and prepares a person to respond to the stressor they are experiencing. It is often called the "fight or flight" response.