Aaron is tracking thought Guyana's Rainforest during the dry season. He usually feels at peace when he goes on these trips and welcomes the change of scenery. He has never encountered any jaguars since beginning this yearly adventure but today he is uneasy. He decides he will head back to his vehicle and so he quickens his pace. As he reaches to the other side of a creek he spots the distinct markings of a jaguar following him. Using the general adaptation syndrome theory, explain Aaron's possible stress responds to this threat

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Aaron is tracking thought Guyana's Rainforest during the dry season. He usually feels at peace when he goes on these trips and welcomes the change of scenery. He has never encountered any jaguars since beginning this yearly adventure but today he is uneasy. He decides he will head back to his vehicle and so he quickens his pace. As he reaches to the other side of a creek he spots the distinct markings of a jaguar following him.

Using the general adaptation syndrome theory, explain Aaron's possible stress responds to this threat.

 

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