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Psychological responses to stress

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What are the stress responses? What happens to the body when an individual becomes stressed?

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THE STRESS REPSONSE

When an individual experiences stress there are certain responses that occur to the body. These responses differ from individual to individual and from situation to situation.

The stress responses include:

1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Emotional
4. Behavioural

1. Physical Stress Response

Stress can cause certain physical responses in an individual. When a person experiences stress there may be ...

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