Define Hormones and Briefly Summarize Their Function

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Essay

Define hormones and briefly summarize their function.Provide an example to support your answer.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and interpret an event or situation to understand its significance for their well-being.

Emotional Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity that enhances readiness for action.

Richard Lazarus

A psychologist known for his work on stress, coping, and emotion, especially his theory on cognitive appraisal of stress.

Stress Hormones

Hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that are released into the body in response to stress, affecting various bodily functions and preparing an individual to face stressors.