Describe Sociologist Louwanda Evans's Interviews with Pilots at Major Airlines

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Essay

Describe sociologist Louwanda Evans's interviews with pilots at major airlines as an example of racial-gender intersectionality.

Identify key neurotransmitters and their roles in cognitive and physiological processes.

Recognize the impact of agonists and antagonists on neurotransmitter activity.

Explain the physiological basis and implications of the "fight or flight" response.

Grasp the concept of brain maturation processes, including pruning.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, released by the body in response to stress, increasing heart rate and muscle strength.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's stress response that plays a role in mood regulation, alertness, and blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnostic purposes as it relates to health.

Biological Psychologist

A scientist who focuses on understanding how biological processes influence the mind and behavior, often exploring areas such as neuroscience, genetics, and physiology.