Which stage of the general adaptation model is correctly matched with a description? a. alarm—perceiving a threat, or a stressor b. resistance—attempting to cope with the stressor c. exhaustion—experiencing the negative physical and psychological consequences of stress d. each of the above are correctly matched.

The correct answer is: Each of the above.

Explanation:

a. Alarm-Perceiving a threat, or a stressor.

Alarms can be understood as stimulus that are perceived by the individuals as threatening, and they elicit a series of responses and behaviors.

b. Resistance- Attempting to cope with the stressor.

Resistance can be undestood as all of the physical and/or psychological strategies that the individual has that allows him to adapt or modify the stressors.

c. Exhaustion- Experiencing the negative physical and psychological consequences of stress.

Exhaustion occurs when the threshold of resistance is surpassed and the individual starts to feel the consequences of stress.

In conclusion, the correct answer is d. Each of the above are correctly matched.