Tag: stress

Exercise mitigates stress…but why?

Exercise mitigates stress…but why?

Utilize the resources below with the goal of answering the question posed by this post! Read this post from the American Psychological Association (APA) discussing the ways in which exercise can decrease the physiological effects of stress http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/exercise-stress.aspx Watch this quick discussion by Dr. Thompson at UCLA 

Baboon Bullies; Stress and Physiology

Baboon Bullies; Stress and Physiology

Professor Robert Sapolsky of Stanford with one of his subjects Read the article linked below discussing the work of Robert Sapolsky and his research into Baboon Hierarchies, the hormone cortisol, stress response and the environment’s effect on physiology below: Spolsky article on stress If you 

Stress Understood

Stress Understood

Complete the Stress Understood Learning Helper below and we’ll work on Coping Strategies next class! Health Psychology – stress response

Stress: Portrait of a Killer

Stress: Portrait of a Killer

  As we watch the National Geographic Documentary, Stress: Portrait of a Killer you must follow along actively using the following note taking guide custom designed JUST FOR YOU!!! Awesome!  Stress Portrait of a Killer Video Notes Also, make sure you’re taking in all the above while