Which of the following is NOT a stage described in the provided material?

• A. Alarm Reaction
• B. Resistance Stage
• C. Exhaustion Stage
• D. Recovery Stage

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is whether you can identify which stages of the stress-response sequence are described in the material. In the material, the sequence includes an initial alarm reaction, a resistance (or adaptation) stage, and a recovery phase as the system returns toward baseline. The stage that does not appear in that description is the exhaustion stage. Although many texts describe exhaustion as the final phase after prolonged stress, this particular material does not cover it, so it’s the option that isn’t described. The alarm reaction and resistance stage are described, and the recovery phase is described as the system moves back toward balance.