PSYC 1000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Analytical Psychology, Milgram Experiment, Apperception

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Dan Meegan

Document Summary

A set of physiological changes that occur in response to psychological or physical threats. A theory of stress responses involving stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Stressful event (mild shock ie rat) elicits an alarm reaction. Resistance , using physical and mental resources to respond to the stressor in the. A neural and endocrine circuit that provides communication between the nervous system appropriate way. Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (hpa) axis (the hypothalamus) and the endocrine system (pituitary and adrenal glands) Series of steps leading to the boy"s stressful response. Hypothalamus releases corticotropin releasing factor which stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone which releases cortisol. A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex (outer part of adrenal gland) that prepares the body to respond to stressful circumstances. A stress-sensitive hormone that is typically associated with maternal bonding and social relationships. Reduceses activity in the sympathetic nervous system. Breast feeding women have high levels: & 4.