dp7 models of stress

Question 1

cortisol

Answer 1

• maintains the hwb of the body when under stress

- activation of cortisol increases the body’s ability to fight the stressor but decreases body’s immunity

Question 2

GAS - alarm reactions (shock)

Answer 2

the body acts as though it is injured, blood pressure and body temperature drop

Question 3

alarm reaction - countershock

Answer 3

• sympathetic nervous system is activated
• fff response is activated
• adrenaline released

Question 4

resistance

Answer 4

• cortisol is released
• all unnecessary functions are shut down
• individual appears as though all is normal

Question 5

exhaustion stage

Answer 5

• resources are depleted
• immune system is left weakened
• individual is susceptible to illness and disease

Question 6

strengths vs limitations

Answer 6

• measures a predictable pattern that can be measured in individuals
• doesn’t account for individual differences