THE FLIGHT-OR-FLIGHT RESPONSE Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of specific ways that your body responds to a threatening or stressful situation?
A
Heart beats faster, more rapid breathing, muscles tense.
2
Q
What are the responses to a threatening or stressful situation collectively known as?
A
Fight-or-flight response.
3
Q
What did the fight-or-flight response evolve as?
A
A survival mechanism.
4
Q
What is unfortunate about the fight-or-flight response?
A
It can be activated in conditions that are not life-threatening, and when fighting or running away is not particularly helpful.
