AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During this stage, your body adapts to the continued presence of the stressor. The work that your body does during the resistance stage uses up a lot of energy. As a result, you may become tired, irritable, and less able to handle any added stress.

Detailed explanation-2: -If, however, you were unable to successfully respond to a stressor during the alarm stage, your body moves into the resistance stage. During this stage, your body adapts to the continued presence of the stressor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The resistance stage is when your body begins to repair itself and normalize heart rate, blood pressure, etc. After the initial shock of a stressful event, your body enters this recovery phase but remains on high alert for a while.

Detailed explanation-4: -Resistance stage After the initial shock of a stressful event and having a fight-or-flight response, the body begins to repair itself. It releases a lower amount of cortisol, and your heart rate and blood pressure begin to normalize. Although your body enters this recovery phase, it remains on high alert for a while.

Detailed explanation-5: -The stress response, or “fight or flight” response is the emergency reaction system of the body. It is there to keep you safe in emergencies. The stress response includes physical and thought responses to your perception of various situations.