How Do the Unpredictability Of, and Lack of Control Over

question 15

Essay

How do the unpredictability of, and lack of control over, a stressor affect its impact?

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Definitions:

Love and Affection

Deep feelings of fondness and caring towards someone, often characterized by emotional attachment and expressions of warmth.

Imprinting

A form of learning occurring at a particular age or a life stage that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior.

Critical Period

In this context, a period during which an embryo is particularly vulnerable to a certain teratogen.

Releasing Stimulus

is a specific external cue or signal that triggers a fixed action pattern or instinctive behavior in an animal.