Topic 13 - Epigenetics of Stress Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major variations found in genes in relation to stress?
A
In genes for:
1. fight or flight response (HPA axis)
2. blood pressure
3. neurotransmitter systems
2
Q
How does personality influence the stress response? (5 points)
A
- avoidance of environments
- interpretation
- evaluation of one’s abilities
- intensity of response
- coping strategies
3
Q
What role has been found Locus of Control to have?
A
It’s a partial mediator in the stress response.
