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While driving on the freeway, a driver suddenly moves his car into your lane. You quickly swerve out of the way. After the danger has passed, you notice your heart is pounding. Which hormone causes this reaction?

The emotion driving neurotic perfectionism is

Dr. Brene Brown describes perfectionism as a “20 ton shield that prevents us from being seen.” What does she mean by that and what emotion(s) are causing the desire to hide behind the shield? (4 points)

Which of the following is an example of “wholeness”? (Mark TWO that apply)

Hans Selye defined stress as

According to the reading, which of the following describes fear? (Mark the THREE that apply)

What part of Billy Bob’s brain is responsible for initiating the response (or sounding the alarm)?

Why is allostasis better than homeostasis for explaining the influence of stress (as defined in class) on physiology and disease?  In this answer you should define stress (holistic medicine definition), allostasis and homeostasis.  In addition, you should discuss specific principles of allostasis that (in contrast to homeostasis) are better at describing the consequences of stress (reframe from just list the principles of allostasis).

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy is called the

Kobasa and her colleagues theorized that if you perceive potentially stressful events as a challenge instead of a threat, less stress will result. This is known as the