stress

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

psychobiological response produced by internal n external stressors

Question 2

stressor

Answer 2

any stimulus that produces stress

Question 3

internal stressor
external stresser

Answer 3

originates within the individual
outside the indiv

Question 4

external causes of stress

Answer 4

• relationship problems
  -injuries
  -financial stresses

Question 5

internal causes of stress ( out of control)

Answer 5

• expectations
  -personal goas
  -desires

Question 6

comparison of internal and external:

Answer 6

internal is psychological and biological processes while extrernal is env stimuli

Question 7

acute stress

Answer 7

stress that lasts for a relatively short time

Question 8

chronic stress

Answer 8

stress that continues for a prolonged period of time

Question 9

dopamine:

Answer 9

neurotransmitter, released by triggers, for satisfactions

Question 10

flight or fightor freeze response

Answer 10

• involuntary bodily response to a sudden threat in readiness for fight, flight, or freeze

Question 11

fight flight freeze response - nervous system

Answer 11

-sympathetic NS becomes more active than our parasympathetic NV
-increase in activiy of visceral muscles, organs and glands

Question 12

freeze response - theory

Answer 12

both symp and para are both highly active, but para slightly more

-adaptive response (avoiding detection, conserving energy)

Question 13

cortisol:

Answer 13

hormone secreted from adrenal glands in response to stressor

Question 14

role

Answer 14

increase the body’s level of arousal, energises the body whe we confront a stressor

Question 15

helps:

Answer 15

inrease blood sugar levels, enhance metabolism and reduces immflation however can supress immun system