In Psychology, Stress Is Generally Defined As

question 35

Multiple Choice

In psychology, stress is generally defined as:

• A)Environmental pressures that exceed the organism's ability to adjust.
• B)Pressures or demands placed on an organism to adjust or adapt to its environment.
• C)A state of tension brought about by conflicting demands.
• D)Distress caused by excessive demands.
• E)A state of tension created by environmental pressures.

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

Information that is perceived by the senses and transmitted to the brain.

Sensory Input

The information perceived through the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which is then processed by the brain.

Thalamus

A structure in the middle of the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting information between different areas of the brain, particularly those involved in processing sensory information.

Amygdala

A set of small, almond-shaped clusters of nuclei in the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.