The Psychology of Stress
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1) Create an example of an environmental stressor and discuss the body's reaction.
2). What are the phases of physiological reaction?
3). What hormones are released and what are the effects of these hormones?
4). What specific actions or activities can someone do or engage in that will help cope with stress and reduce the risk of illness?
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This solution describes key aspects involved with an individual's psychological and physiological response to stress.
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1) An example of an environmental stressor would be, a situation in which an individual is confronted by a stranger that is wielding a gun, and tells the individual to hand over all of their money. In a situation of this nature, the body goes through a fight or flight physiological preparatory procedure, in which increased levels of hormones are, released that cause there to be a rise in the individual's blood pressure, heart and breathing rates, and a rapid energizing of the muscles. There is also an increased release of adrenaline within this individual.
2) The phases of the physiological reaction in a situation of this nature include the observation and recognition of the individual with the gun as being a threat to their ...
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