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What is the primary physical reaction during acute stress known as?
What is the primary physical reaction during acute stress known as?
- Fight or flight (correct)
- Tend-and-befriend
- Rest and digest
- Tonic immobility
Which phase of the stress response involves mobilizing resources to cope with stressors?
Which phase of the stress response involves mobilizing resources to cope with stressors?
- Resistance (correct)
- Alarm reaction
- Recovery
- Exhaustion
How do women typically respond to stress, according to the content?
How do women typically respond to stress, according to the content?
- Isolate themselves from others
- Tend-and-befriend response (correct)
- Engage in physical exercise
- Avoid discussing their feelings
What physiological change occurs due to prolonged stress?
What physiological change occurs due to prolonged stress?
What is the freeze response classified as during a stress reaction?
What is the freeze response classified as during a stress reaction?
Flashcards
Acute Stress Response
Acute Stress Response
The body's immediate physical reaction to perceived threat, also called 'fight or flight'.
Stress Response Phases
Stress Response Phases
The three stages of the body's adaptation to prolonged stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Tend-and-befriend Response
Tend-and-befriend Response
A stress response, primarily seen in women, involving seeking social support and connection.
Freeze Response
Freeze Response
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Role of Cortisol
Role of Cortisol
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Study Notes
Stress Response
- Acute stress triggers fight-or-flight response.
- Increased heart rate
- Shallow, rapid breathing
- Blood diverted from digestion to muscles.
- Pain receptors dulled.
- Release of cortisol for fight or flight.
- Prolonged stress shortens lifespan, telomeres.
- More susceptible to illness.
- Brain signals glands to release hormones.
- Body prepares for fight or flight.
- Seyle's three phases:
- Alarm reaction: Mobilize resources.
- Resistance: Cope with stressor.
- Exhaustion: Resources depleted.
Other Ways to Respond to Stress
- Tend-and-befriend response (women): Share feelings with others.
- Men: Use substances.
- Freeze response: Used when fight or flight ineffective.
Nervous System Response
- Engage sympathetic nervous system: Fight or flight.
- Engage parasympathetic nervous system: Freeze.
- Freeze can be normal in some situations.
Personality Types (A or B)
- A type or B type test.
- Score 9/10.
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