Men and Woman on Stress
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Does research support the theory that men "move on" quickly from stressors? (All kinds of stressors?)
Do women "hang on" to stressors?
What are additional sex differences in the stress response?
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This solution discusses biological sex differences in stress.
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Research shows that men and women handle stress differently. When a person becomes stressed, three hormones kick in to help them deal with the stress. These hormones are cortisol, epinephrine, and oxytocin. Cortisol and epinephrine work together to raise blood pressure and increase the blood sugar level. These levels are similar in men and women; however, the hormone oxytocin's effect is quite different. In women, during a ...
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