Stress and the Body

Discussion 5.1: Stress and the Body

Stress continues to have a significant impact on health during adulthood. Psychoneuroimmunologists, who study the relationship between the brain, immune system, and psychological factors, conclude that stress produces three main consequences.

Identify the three main consequences of stress.

Discuss the cultural factors that may influence the body’s reaction to stress  

Discuss the gender differences that influence how someone manages stress.