Q6 The repeated activation of which of these physiological stress systems is believed to cause the most physiological health problems with stress?SAM SystemНРА ахisCentral Nervous SystemSomatic System

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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

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The repeated activation of which of these physiological stress systems is believed to cause the most physiological health problems with stress?
SAM System
НРА ахis
Central Nervous System
Somatic System

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Stress is a state of psycho-physiological tension an individual experiences, in response to the demands put on him/her by the external world. It occurs when we are depleted of our physical, mental, emotional, and other tangible and un-tangible resources to deal with the pressures of our life.

Psychological symptoms experienced-

1. extreme worry, despair or fear about life events

2. inability to concentrate and work efficiently

3. confusion and impairment in decision making

4. emotional sensitivity

5. mood swings etc

Physiological responses include-

1. increased heart rate and blood pressure

2. increased functioning of sweat glands

3. headache, body stiffness etc

4. disturbances in the bowel movements etc