Term ID: T4444

Psychological Stress Response

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Physiological and psychological reactions to perceived threats or demands that exceed coping resources.
Example: Fight-or-flight activation, cognitive changes, and emotional responses that occur when facing challenging or threatening situations.

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Reference: Selye (1976)