Stress-Response
considered adaptive--it allows us to deal with an emergency situation (short-lived)
different responses will be seen in different situations, but the outcome will be the same-- survival (life, grades, etc�)
- grizzly bear: may freeze or run or climb a tree--your response will determine your survival
- poster presentation: may start early to make a really cool poster or wait until the absolute last minute to make it--your response will determine your grade (and potentially survival in this course!)
considered maladaptive--detrimental affects on the body
chronic stress can lead to physical disease: gastric ulcers, visceral obesity, decreased growth, increased risk for coronary heart disease
chronic stress can also affect behavior: inhibition of reproduction
in humans, chronic stress has been linked to psychiatric illness (depression)