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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.2
How does cortisol, a hormone released by adrenal glands during stress responses, illustrate bio-psychological connections?
Cortisol is responsible for creating new neural pathways during stressful situations.
Cortisol increases physiological arousal which can impact cognitive processes such as memory.
Cortisol stimulates emotional reactions causing excessive panic under stress conditions.
Cortisol changes personality traits when subjected to chronic stress scenarios.
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