Stress Physiology

Answer each of the following questions first in your word processor. When you are finished, be sure to save your work. Then copy it and paste it all into the appropriate box below. This activity has several parts to it. Do not leave any of the parts undone. It is better to do a bit more than a bit less than you think is necessary. That way I can be pretty sure you have read through the chapter and understand it pretty well.

Please base your responses to the questions below on chapter 3 of your textbook:

From this chapter's reading respond to the following questions. Make sure you have answered them sufficiently enough to demonstrate that you have thoroughly read and understand the principles in the chapter. (Do not copy and paste from the chapter into your answers).

• How is the fight-or-flight response related to the big bear (or anything else that is dangerous)?
• Explain the primary reason for the immediate physiological activity that takes place in the fight-or-flight response.
• Relate a situation that you have had in your life where you experienced a similar flood of strength and speed like the story of being chased after throwing snowballs at cars.
• Explain why the fight-or-flight response is an inappropriate response for today's social stressors.
• Explain the difference between acute and chronic stress.
• Finish your discussion with your thoughts of how this information affects you personally including any insights you had about yourself and the stress that you experience.