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.