AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the short run cortisol facilitates the stress response and promotes the system’s homeostasis and allostasis (Schulkin et al., 1994). However, prolonged activation of the HPA response can result in aggregated physiological and psychological wear and tear (McEwen, 2003).

Detailed explanation-2: -Getting over the pain of your tragedy, trials or tribulations often requires healing deep within your mind. Amazingly, trauma recovery can actually occur when you are fast asleep. Research conducted in recent decades indicates that our dreams are key.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a study of patients who had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from childhood trauma and abuse, researchers found cortisol levels to be 60% higher than normal and 122% higher than normal when another stressor was introduced.