Alarm: This term describes the first stage in GAS theory when your body initially detects and responds to a stressful situation, like a superhero's alarm going off when danger approaches.
Exhaustion: The final stage in GAS theory where ongoing exposure to stress leads to physical and mental exhaustion, just like a superhero becoming tired after fighting non-stop for too long.
Homeostasis: The body's tendency to maintain stability and balance despite external changes or stressors that disrupt this balance.