Stress as a Psychobiological Process
Investigate the physiological and psychological responses to stress, including the fight-flight-freeze response and the role of cortisol. This topic highlights the adaptive and maladaptive nature of stress.
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Investigate the physiological and psychological responses to stress, including the fight-flight-freeze response and the role of cortisol. This topic highlights the adaptive and maladaptive nature of stress.
Key Questions
- What happens to our bodies during the fight-flight-freeze response?
- How does cortisol affect our long-term health?
- In what ways is stress both a biological and psychological phenomenon?
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