Threat Response
A pattern of physiological and psychological reactions in stress science that arises when an individual appraises a stressor as a threat. It is characterized by elevated cortisol, increased vasoconstriction, and slower recovery, and is associated with worse health outcomes.
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A threat response manifests as high cortisol and high vasoconstriction, whereas a challenge response manifests as higher cardiac output, more oxygenation reaching the brain, and better problem-solving ability.
Reappraising a stressful situation from a "threat response" to a "challenge response" (e.g., interpreting "I am nervous" as "I am excited") can improve performance.
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A threat response manifests as high cortisol and high vasoconstriction, whereas a challenge response manifests as higher cardiac output, more oxygenation reaching the brain, and better problem-solving ability.
50%UnverifiedReappraising a stressful situation from a "threat response" to a "challenge response" (e.g., interpreting "I am nervous" as "I am excited") can improve performance.
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