PSYC23H3 Lecture : Psyc231 lec 9-12.docx
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Timing of stress response is impostant diff parts do different things at diff times. Polyvagal threat- evolutionary of autonomic system hwo it helps us an fight and flight. U get a response u elicit cortisol and that activats all sympathetic systems it is a green light on the stress stsytem . only in past decade was this view revised. By robert saplosky showed support of alternative review. Stress system also plays role in inhibiting itse;lf. When get really stressed out then will get sick or something ua re inhibiting ur immune system all ur systems will be surpressed he showed evidence of this. Also said major relays of hpa axis outside of the hpa baxis: cortisol and glucorcoritcoids. Articulated diff actions like the milirary analogy: tried to explain stimulating but wanted to add others. Surpressive- don"t need stress system activated nneed all ur resourses to help u not help calm u down.
