Question

Which of the following is {not a stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?}

• A. Alarm reaction
• B. Resistance
• C. Exhaustion
• D. Retention \textbf{Correct Answer:} (D) Retention

Hint:

GAS = A–R–E (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion); anything else is a distractor.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Name and explain the real stages (Selye).
• Alarm: immediate {SAM/HPA} activation—adrenaline, cortisol; fight/flight.
• Resistance: physiological adaptation to persistent stressor; coping continues, resources spent.
• Exhaustion: prolonged demand depletes resources—illness, burnout.
Step 2: Eliminate the odd term. Retention is a memory term, not a GAS phase.
Step 3: Conclude. $$ \boxed{\text{Retention (Option D)}} $$