Psychology · Study Guide
Key Points
Selye's GAS: alarm, resistance, exhaustion stages in response to chronic stress
HPA axis: hypothalamus → pituitary → adrenal cortex → cortisol release
Stress suppresses immune function; high cortisol linked to increased illness
Exam Focus
Paper 3, Option B. Know all four stress management techniques (biofeedback, SIT, drug therapy, exercise). Often tested as an 8-mark application.
Must-Know Terms
Cross-Theme Connections