Adaptation Syndrome

What Is General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) General Adaptation Syndrome is a theory formulated in 1936 by Dr. Hans Seyle, a celebrated figure in the field of stress research. Gas depicts the process of prolonged exposure to stress by separating behaviors into 3 stages. The Alarm Reaction, Resistance and Exhaustion Stage. This behavioral model is such a valuable tool in the study of stress research because it explains both the physiological and psychological effects of stress on the …

…number of physical changes the body undergoes in stressful situations. The Resistance Stage The alarm reaction stage cannot be maintained indefinitely, and longer exposure to stressors cause people to progress to the resistance stage. The stage is also referred to as the ‘survival’ stage. Here people develop a way to fight off the response the stressor has inflicted upon us in the A.R.S. This stage brings forward many defense mechanisms call coping strategies.