Stress_ Adaptation:- "Stress is the physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes physically or mentally unrest and is also a factor in disease causation". Causes of stress Stress occurs when individual is not capable to cope up with situation. Sensory input eg. Pain, bright light, noise, environmental issue. Social issue eg. Relationship conflict, break ups, major events such as birth or death, marriage divorce. Life experiences eg. Poverty , unemployment , drinking , smoking , exams projects. Stages of stress Dr. Hans seyle give three stages of stress or it also called General adaptation syndrome. 1. Alarm stage "Fight or flight "Reaction present in this stage.body physically react to stress by releasing adrenaline or other harmone is called corticotrophin. It increases heat or breathing rate . Other butterflies in stomach, dilatationin eyes dry mouth etc. They occur temporary 2. Resistance or adoption