Understanding Stress and Its Biological Mechanisms

What is Tina primarily concerned about in her daily routine?

• Buying groceries

• Planning a party

• Submitting a paper and responding to emails

• Her upcoming vacation

What are stressors according to the transcript?

• Only abstract threats

• Only emotional threats

• Only physical threats

• Both immediate and abstract threats

Which system is responsible for the fast response to stress?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• SAM system

• HPA system

What hormone is primarily associated with the HPA system?

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Noradrenaline

How did stress responses benefit our ancestors?

• By improving their memory

• By making them more social

• By preparing them to fight or flee from dangers

• By helping them relax

What is an evolutionary mismatch mentioned in the transcript?

• Stress responses are too weak

• Stress responses are too slow

• Modern stressors often can't be solved by physical actions

• Stress responses are no longer needed

What gene is mentioned as impacting stress reactivity?

• BRCA1

• COMP

• APOE

• TP53

How can past experiences affect stress sensitivity?

• They make individuals immune to stress

• They only affect stress in childhood

• They can make individuals more sensitive to stress

• They have no effect

What is one way to alter our response to stress?

• Sleeping less

• Eating more sugar

• Lifestyle changes and therapy

• Ignoring stressors

What does the transcript suggest about facing stressors directly?

• It always makes stress worse

• It can sometimes reveal that stressors are less scary than expected

• It has no effect on stress

• It is always the best solution