STRESS: Bio - Adrenaline A03

Question 1

Adrenaline :)

Answer 1

Research Support: Leor et al.

Stress Cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome

Question 2

Adrenaline :(

Answer 2

Conflicting Research: Dimsdale / Taylor et al.

Reductionist

Question 3

Adrenaline :) Research Support

Answer 3

Leor et al.: Earthquakes in California case study - caused an increase of deaths by cardiovascular problems (high stress)

Question 4

Adrenaline :) Stress Cardiomyopathy

Answer 4

[Broken heart syndrome]
Severe stress causes a massive release of adrenaline which paralyses the lower portion of the heart (FATAL)

Question 5

Adrenaline :( Conflicting Research

Answer 5

Dimsdale: Stress is not the only causal factor for heart disease (high cholesterol / smoking)

Taylor et al.: Gender differences - women release oxytocin when stressed (has a relaxing effect & refutes fight / fight - women = tend / befriend)

Question 6

Adrenaline :( Reductionist

Answer 6

Suggests that an individual appraises the situation and their capacity to cope with the stressor and this processor determines the effect stress has.
Too simplistic in assumptions - does not provide a comprehensive explanation