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GAS Model Of The General Adaptation Syndrome Model

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The above diagram is a model of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) devised by Hans Selye (1976). The model was made for the intended purpose of explaining stress response, how age can affect the manner in which stress affects the body, and also how illnesses can be caused by continuous stress exposure. The model is described as general it is only based off agents that have a standard and extensive effect on the body. Stress can disrupt homeostasis in our bodies, by altering the manner in which our body functions. Stress can also reduce our lifespans by speeding up the process of aging. The three theoretical stages in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) model are the alarm stage, resistance stage, and exhaustion stage.
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