AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A stressor is any event, experience, or environmental stimulus that causes stress in an individual. These events or experiences are perceived as threats or challenges to the individual and can be either physical or psychological.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stress response, or “fight or flight” response is the emergency reaction system of the body. It is there to keep you safe in emergencies. The stress response includes physical and thought responses to your perception of various situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -A stressor is an event or situation that causes stress. Just about anything can be a stressor as long as it is perceived as a danger. (Remember: Stress is a response to danger.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like the typical stress response, the challenge response also affects the cardiovascular system, but instead of constricting blood vessels and ramping up inflammation in anticipation of wounds, it allows for maximum blood flow, much like exercise.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stress factors broadly fall into four types or categories: physical stress, psychological stress, psychosocial stress, and psychospiritual stress.