Dustin was driving his car on an icy road when the back end started to skid out of control. His car crossed the centerline, and he could see the headlights of rapidly approaching oncoming traffic. His entire body became energized. His heart rate and respiration increased, and he began to perspire profusely. According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, Dustin was experiencing

a. a resistance reaction.
b. physiological exhaustion.
c. autonomic rebound.
d. an alarm reaction.

D

Psychology

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