Chapter 10

any physical or psychological event or condition that produces stress:

the physiological changes associated with stress:

the collective physiological and emotional responses to any stimulus that disturbs an individual’s homeostasis:

a narrow range within normal limits of stable blood pressure, heart rate, hormone levels, and other vital functions – a “steady state” for the body:

Physical reaction to stressors:

branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls basic body processes:

division of the autonomic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by accelerating body processes:

division of the autonomic nervous system that moderates the excitatory effect of the sympathetic division:

system of glands, tissues, and cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream which influence metabolism + regulate body processes:

The physiological response is the same regardless of the:

Once a stressful situation ends, the parasympathetic division returns the body to :

Together, the nervous system and the endocrine system prepare the body to:

The fight-or-flight reaction is often inappropriate for dealing with:

Emotional responses to stressors may include:

Behavioral responses are controlled by:

branch of the peripheral nervous systems that governs motor functions and sensory information; largely under conscious control

Type A personality:

Type B personality:

Type C personality:

Hardy personality:

Gender roles affect:

Both sexes experience the

Women are more likely to respond to stress:

Gender differences may be partly tied to: