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PAPER TWO AQA A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY
BIOPSYCHOLOGY
FIGHT VS FLIGHT
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PAPER TWO AQA A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY > BIOPSYCHOLOGY > FIGHT VS FLIGHT
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occurs when there is
threats
hypothalamus triggers sympathetic NS
stimulates adrenal medulla to produce adrenaline
bp + hr increase, pupils dilate, digestion decreases, muscles tense etc
adrenal cortex=
cortisol
=
chronic
stress
adrenal medulla =
adrenaline
=
acute
stress
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