B1: Stress Personality And Hormones Flashcards
What is personality
The combination of traits that make up an individuals character
What is a hormone
A substance that regulates body functions transported in fluids like blood to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action
What are gonadal hormones
‘Hormones (oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone) produced by the gonads (ovaries, testes) that influence stress.
. Why are women vulnerable to stress?
.. Hormonal shifts during PMS, PMDD, puberty, oral contraceptives, postnatal stress, and menopause.
What is andropause?
. A decline in testosterone in older men, making them vulnerable to stress.
How can PMDD be used in court?
. PMDD can be used as a defense due to its impact on mood and behavior
What factors may be underestimated in stress and hormones?
.. Environmental factors like trauma, diet, and alcohol consumption.
