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PSY408 Assignment Spring2025

The document outlines various health psychology scenarios illustrating the physiological responses to stress and health conditions. It details the roles of different nervous and endocrine systems, such as the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and the pancreas and pituitary gland in regulating bodily functions. Each scenario highlights the connection between psychological stressors and physiological reactions or health issues.

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PSY408 Assignment Spring2025

The document outlines various health psychology scenarios illustrating the physiological responses to stress and health conditions. It details the roles of different nervous and endocrine systems, such as the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and the pancreas and pituitary gland in regulating bodily functions. Each scenario highlights the connection between psychological stressors and physiological reactions or health issues.

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PSY408 Health Psychology Assignment - Spring 2025

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Scenario Situation Identification Rationale


1 A driver notices a Sympathetic Activated in
child unexpectedly Nervous System emergencies—
dart onto the road triggers fight-or-
and quickly slams flight response.
the brakes. His Involves increased
heart races, hands heart rate, muscle
tremble, and he readiness, and
continues to feel amygdala
shaky. activation.
2 After a stressful Parasympathetic Responsible for rest
exam, a student eats Nervous System and digest—slows
his favorite meal heart rate, improves
and begins to relax. digestion.
His heart rate Hypothalamus
slows, and helps in calming
digestion improves. and restoring.
3 A young adult is Pancreas Pancreas regulates
diagnosed with (Endocrine gland) blood glucose via
diabetes and insulin.
advised to take Hypothalamus
insulin. senses glucose
levels; deficiency
leads to diabetes.
4 A student feels Sympathetic Stress response
nervous before Nervous System & triggers adrenaline
giving a speech— Adrenal Glands and cortisol from
dry mouth, cold adrenal glands,
hands, fast affects
heartbeat, and hippocampus and
forgetfulness. memory recall.
5 A mother is Pituitary Gland Master gland
concerned about produces growth
her child’s short hormone.
height and delayed Hypothalamus
development. Tests controls pituitary.
show low growth Deficiency causes
hormone levels. stunted growth.

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