Stress — definition?
A physical and psychological response to stressors.
Stress — definition?
Response to external/internal stressors causing tension.
Types of stress — examples?
Acute, episodic acute, and chronic stress.
Eustress — characterized by?
Positive stress that motivates and improves performance.
Fight-or-flight — mechanism?
Hormonal activation preparing body for action.
Acute Stress — response?
Short-term response to immediate threats.
Chronic Stress — effect?
Long-term stress leading to health issues.
Fight-or-Flight — activation?
Sympathetic nervous system releases adrenaline.
Physical stress effects?
Increased heart rate, sweating, muscle tension.
Psychological stress effects?
Anxiety, low self-esteem, mental health issues.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Understanding Stress: Biological and Psychological Responses.
1. What is a characteristic of stress?
2. What is the primary physiological mechanism activated during the fight-or-flight response to acute stress?
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