During the exhaustion stage of the body’s reaction to stress, the body ____.
a. continues to cope with the stressor, but its resources are dwindling
b. is actively and successfully fighting the stressor
c. begins to show the negative effects of the stressor
d. is resistant to sensations of pain
Correct answer is option C. begins to show the negative effects of the stressor. Explanation: During the exhaustion stage of the body’s reaction to stress, the body begins to show the negative effects of the stressor.