Price - Stress And Coping Flashcards
1
Q
“emotional experience accompanied by predictable
biochemical, physiological and behavioral changes
A
Stress
2
Q
Yerkes-dodson law says that we function at our best w/
A
A moderate level of stress -induced arousal.
3
Q
The 4 F’s of stress response
A
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Fuck
4
Q
Short term response to stress
A
Epinephrine
5
Q
Long term response to stress
A
Hormonal signals
6
Q
After the threat has passed, Cortisol level _____ and the parasympathetic nervous system is engaged to counter the stress response
A
Decrease
7
Q
What are the stages of general adaptation syndrome?
A
- Alarm - body rxn, SNS, HPA axis
- Resistance - adaptation, sustained release of cortisol in attempt to maintain arousal
- Exhaustion - body resources have been depleted.
8
Q
Chronic exposure to cortisol can contribute to ?
A
Weight gain, over time
