usually disappear over time, thought they might continue into adulthood. It is unknown why specific phobias persist in some people and disappear in others. Fears and phobias are completely normal things, and are quite common. The fight-or-flight response can be triggered by anything, depending on the person and situation. Anyone can be afraid and, by being afraid, humans are protecting themselves. It’s all apart of evolution and the way humans have, and will, protect themselves from potential…
to organs to make a particular reaction, for instance the production of sweat and saliva, pupil dilation and heart rate. It is responsible for the human fight or flight response. Circumstances that lead to the production and release of adrenaline Adrenaline is responsible for the body's fight or-flight reaction. This response makes air ways to dilate to give the muscles the oxygen they require to either battle risk or escape. Adrenaline additionally triggers the blood vessels to contract…
In today’s busy world, most people have lives that are filled with frustrations, deadlines, and demands. For many, stress becomes so common that it occurs every day and becomes a way of life. Stress is not always bad. Stress, when it does not exceed a certain level, can help people perform better since they are under pressure. It can also be used as a motivator to complete a task quicker and better. However, when stress exceeds a certain point, life can become overwhelming and can result in…
indicated that Katrina was a crisis because: - The response to the situation revealed weakness of the system and poor level of preparedness by the local, state and federal authorities. - The novelty of situation and its unusually large scale. - The effects resulting from…
of great renown, a “Stressor” is an event in the outside world that knocks you out of balance. For this paper, I will be discussing my encounters with stress after keeping a 10-day stress journal. I have recorded the time, date, stressor, stress responses, coping strategies, and the effectiveness of these methods. Throughout this process,…
phobia vasovagal fainting response consists of two phases. First there is a brief spike in heart rate and blood pressure. This increase is immediately followed by a dramatic decrease in heart rate and blood pressure, causing the person to lose consciousness (Diagnostic…
responsibilities the speaker does. It is clear that they are very quick to dismiss anyone who cannot relate to the hardships of work. If one does not have to work for a living, then this poem is not for them. This particular poem uses the Reader-Response Theory by acknowledging the working class and their adversities. If the speaker was a part of the upper class he could be at home enjoying the company of his brother, who is…
Both of these pieces of literature include examples of physiological changes in humans in order to keep them healthy, emotional contagion amongst the group of characters so as to form a community, and a large focus on the natural fight or flight response when subjected to immense stress. Accordingly, all are adaptations that help the…
STRESS MANAGEMENT ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE 1. Stress is life. Stress is anything that causes mental, physical, or spiritual tension. There is no running away from it. All that matters is how you deal with it. If you feel depressed, you are not alone.. However, here are some tips that can help from a spiritual perspective. (a). Ask Him (Allah ) He Listens: DU`A : Turn each anxiety, each fear and each concern into a Dua (supplication). Look at it as another reason to submit to God and be in Sajdah…
Client Description The client is a 14 year old female who is half Irish, half Japanese. She is presenting with social anxiety and low self-esteem. The client is currently in 8th grade and is on a cheerleading squad. The clients parents are divorced and she currently lives with her mother. She reports that she has a great relationship with both of her parents and they are both supportive. The client states that she has friends at school, but her and her best friend are no longer speaking. She…