What is stress?

Stress is a physiological response caused by a discrepancy between perceived demands of a situation and an individual's perceived ability to cope. Short-term and long-term stress activate different biological pathways and have different physiological effects.

LM
Answered by Lydia M. Psychology tutor

2660 Views

See similar Psychology A Level tutors

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Outline how Lorenz and Harlow studied attachment using animals. (6 marks)


Describe and Discuss the Multi Store Model for memory


Outline the learning model of addiction


What are type 1 and type 2 errors? (Research methods- statistics)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences