Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is stress?
A
Stress is a pattern of psychological, biological and behavioural responses
2
Q
What is allostatic load and impact on health?
A
Frequent and prolonged activation of stress responses (chronic stress).
Allosteric load has a negative impact on our health
3
Q
What is allostasis load and impact on health?
A
Allows the body to deal with stressors by changing biological systems
Positive impact on health
