Understanding the Alarm Stage of Stress Response

Stress is a common part of life, but the way individuals respond to stress can greatly affect their health. Different theories describe how stress impacts both mental and physical health. One such model is the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which describes three stages that the body goes through in response to stress. Which of the following stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by the body’s initial reaction to stress, where the adrenal glands release stress hormones such as adrenaline?