What Population and What Problems Were Addressed in the First

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Short Answer

What population and what problems were addressed in the first psychological clinic?

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular System

The system of the body comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Catecholamines

Organic compounds that include neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, playing a critical role in the body's stress response and emotional regulation.

Stress Reactivity Paradigm

A viewpoint that sees the reaction to stress as important to an understanding of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Reactivity

The responsiveness of the cardiovascular system to stress, including heart rate and blood pressure changes, which may indicate susceptibility to heart-related conditions.