Physiological Response to Stress (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How is stress defined in psychological terms?
How is stress defined in psychological terms?
Imbalance between perceived demands & coping
Which type of stressor is ongoing work demands?
Which type of stressor is ongoing work demands?
Chronic stressor
In GAS Stage 1, which response does adrenaline release create?
In GAS Stage 1, which response does adrenaline release create?
Fight-or-flight response
Which hormone is primarily released during GAS Stage 2 (Resistance)?
Which hormone is primarily released during GAS Stage 2 (Resistance)?
Cortisol
What health problems can occur during GAS Stage 3 (Exhaustion)?
What health problems can occur during GAS Stage 3 (Exhaustion)?
High blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers
What type of stressors does the sympathomedullary pathway (SMP) handle?
What type of stressors does the sympathomedullary pathway (SMP) handle?
Acute, short-term stressors
Taylor et al. (2000) found females typically show which stress response?
Taylor et al. (2000) found females typically show which stress response?
Tend-and-befriend with oxytocin release
What does the hypothalamus release to start the HPA system response?
What does the hypothalamus release to start the HPA system response?
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
What negative effect does prolonged cortisol release have?
What negative effect does prolonged cortisol release have?
Impairs cognition & reduces immune function
What did McCarty (1981) find about age and stress hormone levels in rats?
What did McCarty (1981) find about age and stress hormone levels in rats?
Older rats showed lower hormone levels