Chapter 11.2, Problem 3LO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The sex differences in response to stressors.

Stress is considered to be a perceived unpleasant feeling of over demanding or frightening in a given situation. There are several reasons for the perceived stress such as exam preparation, presentation in front of an audience, day-to-day responsibilities and so on. Stress has got a physiological component. The stressors the stress-inducing factors from the environment, in which the brain perceives and becomes stresses.