Physiological Response to Stress (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Lack of balance between perceived demands & ability to cope

Acute (short-term) & chronic (long-term)

Selye (1936)

Alarm reaction (fight-or-flight response)

Exhaustion: resources depleted, health deteriorates

Acute, short-term stressors

Chronic, long-term stressors

Maintains blood sugar for energy, increases pain tolerance

Fight-or-flight vs tend-and-befriend

Troubleshooter (arousal) vs housekeeper (calm)