I had never read about the correlation between arousal and performance (i.e. the inverted-U relationship). It is one of those ideas that after learning about I felt like I should have known it all along. In my own life I have noticed the affects of this principle time and time again. A certain level of... Continue Reading →
The Concept of Stress, Its Types and Symptoms
Question: Describe in some detail the concept of stress, its types, symptoms (physical, psychological, and behavioral), as well as some characteristics of stressors. What are some potential short-term and long-term impacts of unmanaged stress upon the brain, body, and behavior? What is meant by "resiliency" and "coping"? Response: To reference chapter 6, stress seems to... Continue Reading →
