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Dr.Tran is explaining that sleep problems can be a symptom of many different psychological disorders.What phenomenon is she describing?

Grasp the goal and focus areas of positive psychology.
Recognize how stress is viewed in the context of major life events versus daily hassles.
Understand different perspectives on stress as a stimulus, a response, and a transaction.
Describe the effects of stress on health and behavior.

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Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous

The part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's stress response, commonly known as the "fight or flight" system.

Homeostasis

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level.

Synaptic Connections

Synaptic connections are the points at which neurons communicate with each other through neurotransmitters, playing a crucial role in the processing and transmission of neural information.

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