The Term Describing the Process of the Brain Perceiving a Stressor

question 28

Multiple Choice

The term describing the process of the brain perceiving a stressor and preparing the body to respond is called ___________________________.

• A)homeostasis
• B)the fight or flight response
• C)adaptation manifestation
• D)the resistance phase

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Definitions:

Emics

The locally relevant components of an idea; in cross-cultural psychology, aspects of a phenomenon that are specific to a particular culture.

Etics

The universal components of an idea; in cross-cultural psychology, aspects of a phenomenon that all cultures have in common.

Individualisms

Individualism is a social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Experience-Near Constructs

Psychological concepts or constructs that individuals can directly relate to or experience in their day-to-day lives, making them more relevant and personal.