alarm reaction
noun
: the initial reaction of an organism (such as increased hormonal activity) to stress
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Alarm Reaction Stage The alarm reaction stage can be triggered by an overwhelmingly stressful or traumatic event.
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alarm reaction
noun
: the initial reaction of an organism (as increased hormonal activity) to stress
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