research. Extensive research on the biology of stress was conducted to see whether stress affects physical health under prolonged stress response system. The Health and Safety Executive in UK defines stress as “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.” Upon the definition‚ stress is a way human responses when they feel threatened or under pressure. Hence‚ stress is always put in a negative light and positive impact from stress is ignored
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exertion. The organism which with the aid of increased adrenal secretion can best muster its energies‚ can best call forth sugar to supply the labouring muscles‚ can best lessen fatigue‚ and can best send blood to the parts essential in the run or the fight for life‚ is most likely to survive. Such‚ according to the view here propounded‚ is the function of the adrenal medulla at times of great emergency.’ ” Epinephrine‚ more commonly known as Adrenaline‚ is a naturally occurring hormone. It is a hormone
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be defined as a normal physiological response by the body to situations or stimuli which the brain perceives as dangerous or threatening to the body. The body is a complex system and over time developed a way of responding that was designed to keep us safe. Our subconscious mind is alert for anything that might threaten our well being and when the brain perceives a threat a physiological response occurs that prepares us to either fight or run. This response is caused by a release of adrenocorticotrophic
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stress “fight or flight” (Cannon 1914). The body’s stress response is arousal for example‚ increased blood pressure and providing glucose to the muscles. The adrenal glands release stress hormones (e.g. adrenalin) to energize the body‚ so that the person can confront or avoid the threat. Hans Selye (1956) suggested the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). The model describes three stages in the stress process. The initial stage is called “the alarm stage”‚ which is the equivalent of the fight or flight
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normal but physical responses to conditions‚ events‚ occurrences‚ situations which try to deprive us of our balance in anyway. For example‚ when somebody senses danger whether real or imagined‚ the body mechanism of defences immediately kicks into action fight or flight reaction or the stress response. (Smith Et al: 2012). Although‚ stress is generally bad for the health‚ in few instances it helps people to perform under pressure and motivate people to do their best. Stress responses is the body’s defences
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AS Psychology: Unit 2 PSYA2 (May exam) Biological Psychology – Stress Unit 2 Booklet 1 (of 2): Stress as a Bodily Response Stress First of all we need to answer the question- ‘What is stress? There is no single definition of stress. Any definition of stress must take into account the internal factors (physiological changes)‚ external factors (the situation itself) and
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requires immediate response for to avoid major damages. The most common theory of panic disorder is fight-or flight response. The body’s alarm system causes the panic disorder in which the stress response exhibited by many animals‚ including humans. This is an automatic response for survival. (Sheryl Ankrom‚ What Causes Panic Disorder?‚ 2014) Facing calmly refer to managing without disturbance. However‚ most situations arise usually can be solved by man. It is just that how people response to the situation
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Stress by Ashley Strawder I. What Is Stress? Stress is the combination of psychological‚ physiological‚ and behavioral reactions that people have in response to events that threaten or challenge them. Stress can be good or bad. Sometimes‚ stress is helpful‚ providing people with the extra energy or alertness they need. Stress could give a runner the edge he or she needs to persevere in a marathon‚ for example. This good kind of stress is called eustress. Unfortunately‚ stress is often not
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1. How might you describe "sense of self" to one of your classmates? (Points : 2) What others think of you Your idea of who you are A feeling of self-respect A feeling you can handle life 2. Which of these factors influences one’s sense of self? (Points : 2) Connection with school How severely you criticize yourself Being voted student president All of the above 3. Responsibility is an example of which of the following? (Points : 2) Attitudes Environment
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There is good stress called ‘eustess’‚ and bad stress called ‘distress’. Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset the balance in your life in some way. When danger is sensed – whether it’s real or imagined – the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid‚ automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction‚ or the stress response. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting us. When working properly‚ it helps us stay focused‚ energetic‚ and
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