General Adaptation Syndrome

The person in this example will experience all three steps of GAS.  (General Adaptation Syndrome)

You are part of a four-member team that has worked together for 10 years.  Three of the team members, including the director, retired at the same time, leaving you to run the entire department.  You have experience but the workload is overwhelming. 

Please answer these 4 questions:

1 - Describe as well as name the 3 steps of GAS you will experience.

2 - What emotional and cognitive effects will you experience?

3 - How will your health be affected if this stress continues?

4 - How may the situation be resolved?