The correct answer is: a) A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.
The alarm reaction stage is the initial response to a stressor, where the body recognizes the threat and prepares to deal with it. This stage activates the body’s fight-or-flight response, leading to physiological changes such as increased heart rate, heightened senses, and a surge of adrenaline. In Hassan’s case, the sight of the skunk triggers an immediate burst of energy that allows him to run fast, illustrating the body’s instinctive reaction to danger.
On the other hand, Sheila’s experience of almost drowning may involve a stress response, but it doesn’t specifically illustrate the alarm reaction stage as clearly as Hassan’s situation. Sheila maintaining her head above water is more related to coping mechanisms following the initial alarm response. Thus, option ‘a’ is the most direct example of the alarm reaction stage.