How Does Stress Affects The Human Brain

In this chapter of the book the author proposes the idea that stressed brains do not work in the same manner. According to researchers David Diamond and Jeansok Kim, stress involves three components: aroused physiological response, an individual doesn’t feel to be in control and the stressor is perceived as aversive.
Adrenaline will first flood the system during the physiological response. Cortisol is also released with the adrenaline. Individuals would die without these two hormones, but over time an excess amount can ensue. Critical responses are beneficial and necessary, but chronic can result in a breakdown of the immune system. Stress affects the human brain in a similar manner. Stress specifically negatively affects executive function