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Poirier, Patrick. "Effect of chronic stress on prefrontal cortical function." Thesis, McGill University, 2010. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=86861.

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The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a brain region thought to mediate cognitive functions such as working memory. Chronic stress has been shown to reduce working memory. In this thesis study, the effect of chronic stress on PFC functions was assessed in adult rats.<br>First, contrary to previous evidences, chronic stress induces working memory performance alterations differentially in two populations of rats. One group displayed a decrease of performance only at 30 second delay, while the other had a decrease and increase at 0 and 30 seconds respectively.<br>Then, the effect of chronic stress on sy

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France, Christopher R. (Christopher Robert). "Cardiovascular responses to psychological stress and caffeine." Thesis, McGill University, 1990. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=74649.

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While considerable information exists regarding the independent effects of caffeine and psychological stress on cardiovascular activity, there is relatively little information on their combined effects. Since caffeine may enhance cardiovascular responsivity to psychological stress, research on hemodynamic responses to caffeine-stress combinations may help elucidate mechanisms of hypertension development. In a series of studies, regular consumers of caffeine were exposed to laboratory and naturalistic stressors with and without prior caffeine intake. Among the findings were (1) caffeine and str

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Walker, Douglas W. (Douglas Wallace). "Effects of Experimental Psychological Stress on Human Physiological Functioning: Mediation by Affiliation." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1995. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277708/.

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This investigation sought to identify differences in the human psychophysiological stress response when mediated by affiliation, by assessing heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), electrodermal activity (EDA), serum Cortisol (SC) concentration, interleukin-2 (IL-2) concentration, and state anxiety among subjects who underwent an anagram solution task. Thirty male subjects from the University of North Texas were randomly assigned to one of two experimental conditions and asked to solve a series of difficult anagrams either alone or with a companion. Sub

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Lee, Suhyun. "Long-term metabolic effects of stress and antidepressants : a novel paradigm of antidepressant-induced weight gain in the post-stress acclimation period." Phd thesis, Canberra, ACT : The Australian National University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/125029.

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Despite the frequent use of antidepressants and the high incidence of obesity in Australia and many other developed countries, the relationship between major depressive disorder, obesity and antidepressant use remains complex. The association between antidepressant use and body weight gain has been widely reported. However, the pathophysiological mechanisms of this association are still poorly understood. In this thesis, an animal paradigm that addresses the "paradoxical" weight loss of rodents during antidepressant treatment was developed. The paradigm referred here as the SAD model and consi

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Amstadter, Ananda Beth Laura L. Vernon Laura L. Burkhart Barry R. "Physiological effects of suppression of neutral and traumatic thoughts in posttraumatic stress disorder." Auburn, Ala, 2008. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/EtdRoot/2008/SUMMER/Psychology/Dissertation/AMSTADTER_ANA_20.pdf.

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Van, Stavel Rosemary. "Effects of exercise on stress : a meta-analysis." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/30159.

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Physical exercise is frequently prescribed by clinicians and researchers as an effective stress reduction technique. There has been some research to support this assertion, however the research has been varied in its methodological rigor. The design problems, variations in exercise programs, and the use of a wide range of psychological measures have made results difficult to interpret. Additionally, the psychological benefits and underlying change processes have not been clearly delineated. The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of the research in this area in an attempt to a

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Yake, Melissa L. "The effect of stress on eating practices among university faculty." Virtual Press, 2006. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1339600.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between comfort food preferences of college faculty when under normal (non-stressful) and stressful conditions. Thirty-four percent (n=63) of the participants were males and 66 percent (n=121) were females. Sixty-seven percent (n=123) experienced a change in appetite when stressed, with 69 percent (n=85) experiencing an increase and 31 percent (n=38) experiencing a decrease in appetite. Participants chose a significantly wider variety of foods when under stressful conditions for both sweet (p=<.001) and salty/crunchy food categories (p=

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Bowin, Beth Marie. "Effects of Canines on Humans' Physiological and Perceived Stress." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/7368.

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The bond between pet and owner has been shown to decrease stress-related physical, mental, and emotional disorders by lowering blood pressure and heart rate. The purpose of this study was to examine whether a nonpet canine would have the same effect in reducing physical symptoms of stress as a known dog. Human-animal bond theory, Human pressor test. Data were analyzed using repeated measures, analyses of variance, and t tests. Results indicated that interaction with a strange dog lowered heart rate and blood pressure significantly faster in the experimental group than in the control group. The

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Kim, Seong-Han. "The effects of heat stress on operator perceived workload in tracking." Thesis, This resource online, 1991. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-02132009-171117/.

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Sarkissian, Meline Sadanand Ghazar. "Building Spiritual Capital| The Effects of Kundalini Yoga on Adolescent Stress, Emotional Affect, and Resilience." Thesis, Loyola Marymount University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3561861.

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<p>In order to integrate a mind, body, spirit approach in school settings, yoga programming such as Y.O.G.A. for Youth was introduced to one public and two charter schools in Los Angeles area urban neighborhoods. The study examined the effectiveness of the overall program and its effect on adolescent stress, emotional affect, and resilience. A survey was administered to measure the three dependent variables and informal interviews were conducted to determine the overall effectiveness of the program. The results of the mixed method approach indicated that the overall program was effective in cr

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Dove, Emma Rearne. "An integrative study of the effects of stress, depression and cortisol on eating behaviour, weight change and obesity." University of Western Australia. School of Anatomy and Human Biologyd, 2007. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2008.0024.

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[Truncated abstract] Obesity is rapidly increasing in prevalence and has significant physical and mental health implications. Stress, a general term referring to factors indicative of psychological strain such as depression and anxiety, has been identified as both a cause and consequence of weight gain and obesity in some individuals. In previous research, overeating in response to stress has been investigated as either a means of mood regulation or as a response to strict dietary restraint. Cortisol, a steroid hormone that increases in response to stress, has also been linked with increased f

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Neethling, Ian Garth. "Can the Sutherlandia herb or resistance exercise reverse the stress inducing effects of a mild-intermittent stress procedure." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2465.

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Thesis (MSc (Physiological Sciences))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.<br>This study aimed to assess the effect of mild psychological stress in male Wistar rats using incremental, intermittent stress on parameters of atrophy, including body mass, soleus and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscle mass, and mechanisms possibly contributing to atrophy. Serum corticosterone concentrations, 20s proteasome activity, glutamine synthetase (GS) and tyrosine amino-transferase (TAT) activities were determined. I also assessed whether Sutherlandia (Su) or resistance exercise was able to reverse the effe

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Clarke, Kristine Marie. "Effects of graded and steady exercise and self-confidence on stress." PDXScholar, 1988. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3758.

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This study examined the effects of steady, graded, and no exercise on stress reduction, and the effects of self-confidence on stress reduction through exercise. Seventy-two male and female volunteers from the Portland area, ranging in age from 19-49 years, served as subjects. Subjects completed pre and post measures of the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and the state portion of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Subjects were divided into two experimental and one control group matched according to age and exercise history. The control group kept its exercise at a minimum for eight we

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Petaishiski, Jayme Nichole. "The buffering effects of perceived fitness on stress reactivity." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2212.

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This study addresses the effects of the changing workforce and the physiological and psychological benefits of fitness. The purpose of this experiment is to test the relationship between situational stressors, perceived fitness, exercise locus of control, self-control, and perceived stress.

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Spreekmeester, Emma S. "Chronic variable stress : effects of gender, chronic fluoxetine treatment and early life maternal care." Thesis, McGill University, 2003. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=84845.

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Exposure to prolonged stress is associated with an increased risk for mood disorders. However, only a small portion of those who experience such distress go on to develop these disorders, suggesting that individual and stress-related variables may increase the vulnerability to the damaging effects of chronic stress. Accordingly, the present series of experiments assess the influence of three factors on vulnerability to long-term exposure to chronic variable stress (CVS) in rats. In particular, we investigated the influence of gender, chronic fluoxetine treatment and early life maternal

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Caplandies, Fawn C. "Using the Biopsychosocial Model of Threat and Challenge to Understand the Occurrence of Placebo Effects." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1449411406.

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Marcello, Brandon M. Kreider Richard B. "Overtraining in sport physiological, psychological and performance effects of participation in Division I competitive softball /." Waco, Tex. : Baylor University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2104/4959.

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Petteys, Annie R. "Effects of neonatal palliative care consultation on parental stress of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1522646.

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<p> The hospitalization of one's infant is a stressful situation that can lead to decreased bonding and poor health outcomes. This longitudinal comparative design study examined the effects of neonatal palliative care (PC) consultation on stress levels and satisfaction scores of parents of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) infants. Clinical data was abstracted from the medical record. Demographic data, stress scores, and satisfaction reports were obtained via self-report.</p><p> Mean stress scores indicated most parents experienced moderate stress due to NICU hospitalization. Some parents

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Camp, Robert M. "Effect of Chronic Stress Exposure on Beta-adrenergic Receptor Signaling and Fear- Learning." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1449576849.

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Osborne, Connie M. Brajkovich (Connie Marie Brajkovich). "Brief Imagery Training : Effects on Psychological, Physiological and Neuroendocrinological Measures of Stress and Pain." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1992. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277739/.

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The present study investigated the influence of a brief, intensive biofeedback-assisted imagery training regimen on psychological, physiological and neuroendocrinological measures of pain and stress in injury related chronic pain patients. The subjects were 36 patients (myelography examcandidates) who were assigned to the imagery or wait-list control group by order of referral presentation and to formulate equivalent groups.

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Saul, Alison Nicole. "Psycho-physiological stress and its effects on ultraviolet light induced inflammation, DNA damage, and skin carcinogenesis." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1172850801.

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Maxwell, Whitney Faith. "A Longitudinal Study of the Effect of at Birth Adoptions on Anxiety, Stress Hormones and Adolescent Alcohol Intake: A Nonhuman Primate Model." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2012. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3705.

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Adopted individuals have an increased risk for a variety of psychopathological disorders. Studies of the effects adoption in humans are difficult to perform because of the difficulty separating genetic risk and treatment effects. This is a developmental study investigating the effects of at birth adoption using a nonhuman primate model. Three experimental paradigms were used to assess maternal treatment, stress-related behavior, and physiology late in infancy and again later in life. Rhesus monkeys were reared for their first six months of life by either their biological mother or an unrelated

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Warfel, Regina M. "Effects of Priming Family versus Friend Support and Non-support on Subsequent Cardiovascular Reactivity to Acute Psychological Stress." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1248985718.

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Manigault, Andrew W. "A Test of the Independent and Interactive Effects of Domain-Specific Awareness and Acceptance Manipulations on Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Stress." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1575640418648436.

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Jeftha, Ellen Magdalena. "Die toepassing van die ondersteuningsfunksie in supervisie aan maatskaplike werkers in 'n geestesgesondheidsopset." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52230.

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Thesis (M Social Work)--Stellenbosch University, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study attempts to investigate the sources of stress and burnout in the social work profession and specifically in mental health settings. In order to achieve this, a literature study is undertaken which identified the sources of stress and burnout as external and internal stresses. External stresses can be identified as the administrative function of supervision, the educational function of supervision, and the relationship between the supervisor, the social worker and the client, aspects in the social work

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Rakoff, Simon. "Expanding Leader Capability: An Exploratory Study of the Effect of Daily Practices for Leader Development." [Yellow Springs, Ohio] : Antioch University, 2010. http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi?acc_num=antioch1267652992.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Antioch University, 2010.<br>Title from PDF t.p. (viewed March 26, 2010). Advisor: Al Guskin, Ph.D.. "A dissertation submitted to the Ph.D. in Leadership and Change program of Antioch University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2010."--from the title page. Includes bibliographical references (p. 258-265).

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Kearns, Nathan T. "Effects of Bodily Arousal on Desire to Drink Alcohol among Trauma-Exposed Emerging Adult College Students." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2018. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1157520/.

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Alcohol consumption on college campuses is a major public health concern, particularly among emerging adults. Extant literature has identified trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress as robust risk factors for problematic alcohol use. However, the mechanisms underlying this association are less well-studied. Research indicates that bodily arousal is a fundamental feature of trauma exposure and posits that internal stimuli (e.g., heart pounding) at the time of trauma may manifest into conditioned cues that can trigger posttraumatic responding and related symptomatology, including alcohol use.

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Riley-Behringer, Maureen Elizabeth. "Effects Of Prenatal Risk and Early Life Care on Behavioral Problems, Self-Regulation, and Modulation of Physiological Stress Response in 6 to 7 Year-Old Children of Intercountry Adoption (ICA)." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1427990709.

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Costa, Ana Cristina B. "The Effects of Organizational Justice and Exercise on the Relationship between Job Stressors and Employee Health." PDXScholar, 2014. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/1853.

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Recent decades have seen an explosion of research centered on understanding the influential impact that job stressors have on employees' subjective well-being, and now more recently, on objective assessments of physical health. Utilizing baseline data from a larger study funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), I conducted a field study on blue-collar employees from two organizations in the construction industry, with the goal of exploring the impact of job stressors on job satisfaction (subjective well-being) and body mass index (objective health), as well

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McKinnon, Aimee. "Assessing physiological sensitivity in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2017. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/110198/.

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People who have endured horrific events often bear predictable psychological harm. The symptoms of this harm can persist to produce a recognised clinical syndrome, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The lived reality of PTSD is a condition in which sufferers experience unbearable emotional reactions to traumatic reminders and exist in a persistent state of fear. Although the psychiatric and psychological construct of PTSD has been hotly contested, research and clinical opinion seem to converge around a state of enhanced sensitivity to threat, underpinned by chronic physiological hyper-arou

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Shapiro, Shauna. "Mindfulness-based stress reduction and breast cancer." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289809.

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The current study was designed to test the efficacy of a meditation-based intervention, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), for women with stage II breast cancer. This prospective randomized study examined the effects of psychological and sleep functioning in the MBSR treatment group compared to a control group. The treatment consisted of a group format focusing on training participants in mindfulness meditation and its application to daily life. Participants in the control group recorded the stress management activities they chose to engage in each day. Results indicated that over time

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Martin, David E. "The effect of heat stress on excess post exercise oxygen consumption." Virtual Press, 1992. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/834623.

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While a great deal of research has been directed towards the phenomena of excess post exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), the effect of thermal stress on EPOC is not well defined. To assess the effect of heat stress on EPOC, seven healthy, active subjects (4 female, 3 male; 23.9 ± 2.0 years of age) performed 4 trials: one control (quiet rest) and one exercise (45 minutes of cycling at 65% VO2max workload) trial in moderate (23° C, 50% humidity) and hot (35° C, 50% humidity) environments. Oxygen consumption (V02), heart rate (HR) and rectal temperature (RT) were assessed pre, during and post co

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Hamilton, Jessica Leigh. "Physiological Markers of Stress Generation and Affect Reactivity in Depression." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2017. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/460183.

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Psychology<br>Ph.D.<br>Although existing research has evaluated physiological and environmental risk factors for depression, these processes are often examined in isolation without considering the dynamic relationships in risk for depression. The present study evaluated physiological markers of resting and stress-reactive respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA and RSA reactivity) as predictors of depressive symptoms and interpersonal stress generation, a mutable and potent vulnerability for depression. Further, we examined whether stress generation predicted subsequent depressive symptoms. In a sam

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Davies, Thomas Sebastian. "Acute arterial responses to physiological and psychological stress." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2011. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/1388/.

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the western world. As accumulating evidence emerges that risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases with higher levels of blood pressure, the early detection of those with hypertension becomes an increasing priority. Blood pressure is influenced by numerous factors, including the properties of the large arteries. This thesis sought to examine the effects of acute physiological and psychological stress on indices of arterial function. During likely elevation of sympathetic outflow following isometric exercise, indices of conduit a

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Nelson, Sonja C. "Stress, coping, and recurrent abdominal pain in adolescents." Scholarly Commons, 2002. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2642.

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Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is a chronic pain problem of childhood and adolescence. It is not yet clear whether RAP should be considered a single psychosocial diagnosis or a distinct set of physical symptoms. Reported prevalence rates of RAP vary greatly, especially for the adolescent age group. Stress and depression have been linked to RAP in clinic and community samples. More research is needed on treatments of RAP using larger sample sizes, appropriate controls, and multi-component treatments. Important areas to explore include RAP in non-Caucasian samples, and the relation of RAP to cop

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Andrews, Julie. "Systematic investigation into psychological, physiological & endocrinological components of stress." Thesis, McGill University, 2013. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=114136.

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Stress is a major health concern of the 21st century. It has been shown to be associated with a host of negative health outcomes, from a spectrum of several psychopathologies to cardiovascular disease. However, the exact mechanisms resulting in these disease states have not yet been identified. There are two main physiological systems solicited during an acute stress response: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Both the SNS and HPA have been hypothesized to interact, but the precise nature of their relationship is still under study. In addit

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Fox, Sheilagh. "Well-Being and Physiological Reactivity to Stress." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2018. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6715.

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Because of the impact of stress on health, it is important to understand the variables that underlie cardiovascular reactivity to stress because it may lead to more focused targets of intervention for helping people to reduce or otherwise better manage their stress. The purpose of the present study was to answer the following questions: does lack of eudaimonic well-being (a combination of psychological and social well-being) predict increased cardiovascular reactivity to stress in a clinically distressed population? And does increased eudaimonic well-being protect against increased cardiovascu

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Katopodis, Angela. "Gender differences in the response of the HPA-axis to alcohol and stress." Thesis, McGill University, 2004. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=82262.

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Stress plays a significant role in the initiation and continuation of drinking. Furthermore, epidemiological studies have shown a higher incidence of alcoholism in males than females. Objective. The current studies aimed to investigate the presence of gender differences in the interactions of ethanol and stress with the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. Methods. Participants included 12 males and 10 females with no previous personal or familial history of alcoholism. Plasma levels of ACTH and cortisol were estimated following a placebo drink, a low and a high dose of alcohol an

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Wolpert, Chantelle. "The relation of chronic stress during middle childhood to allostatic load in adolescence." Thesis, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3624241.

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<p> The association between stress and illness is well recognized. One recently proposed pathway between these constructs is the Allostatic Load framework, which is a biological-process model in which chronic stress is linked to physiological dysregulation. The current study tested one part of the Allostatic Load process model by looking at a spectrum of chronic stressors experienced in everyday life by healthy, typically¯-developing children during middle childhood, to find out whether their exposures are associated with the development of Allostatic Load at age 15. This was done by util

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Reveles, Alexandra K. "Experience of Microaggressions: White Bystanders’ Physiological and Psychological Reactions." DigitalCommons@USU, 2019. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7477.

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The negative impacts of discriminatory events to the physiological and psychological stress of the recipient has been thoroughly documented. However, there is little to no evidence about the impacts to bystanders of these events, particularly White bystanders. Psychological impacts may emerge through academic achievement, which has implications for educational institutions and their diversity initiatives. This study examined the impact of witnessing discriminatory events on academic achievement, biological markers of distress, and emotional distress. Academic achievement was negatively impacte

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Taylor, Robert E. "A Quantitative Relationship Between Spirituality, Stress, and Burnout among Office Workers." Thesis, Keiser University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13858402.

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<p> This study employed a quantitative correlational research design to determine the extent of the relationship between professionals' spirituality, stress, and different dimensions of burnout in the workplace. Instruments included the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey (MBI-GS) Burnout Inventory. The study was conducted among male and female full-time employees working in an office setting located in the United States of America (<i> N</i> = 92) using an internet-based questionnaire service. Resu

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Glover, Liesl Lin. "Clinician Trainees Physiological Reactivity, Perceived Stress, and Self-Efficacy In Response to Client Suicidality." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1414154478.

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Dedovic, Katarina. "Psychological stress and vulnerability for Major Depressive Disorder: cortisol, brain structure, function, and cognitive processing in young adults." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=96675.

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Psychological stress has an important impact on one's physical and mental health. Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) stress axis and the subsequent increase in the stress hormone cortisol constitutes the organism's main response to stress. Individual differences in stress response contribute to one's vulnerability and resilience to a host of physical and psychological ills. Understanding the regulatory networks underlying stress processing in both healthy and vulnerable populations is essential. The work presented in this thesis aimed to investigate neural correlates of ps

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White, Christina Noel. "An examination of the social self preservation model and the physiological resonance of social stress." Thesis, Saint Louis University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1541150.

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<p> The social self preservation model posits that threats to the social self result in a unique and coordinated psychobiological response that evolved due to its adaptive benefits. Stressors that threaten the social self elicit feelings of shame and other negative self-conscious emotions, as well as increased hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity. The current study sought to test this model by exposing individuals to an acute stressor, and determining if they exhibit the emotional, physiological, and behavioral components proposed by the self preservation model. In addition, the

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Aufegger, Lisa. "The investigation of musicians' physiological and psychological responses to performance stress." Thesis, Royal College of Music, 2016. http://researchonline.rcm.ac.uk/354/.

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Stress in music performance shows an intrinsic relationship with changes in cardiovascular functioning and emotions, yet to date, studies analysing these stress indicators are few and far between. The overarching aim of this thesis is therefore to investigate performance stress through the lens of both self-reported anxiety and physical stress signatures in heart rate variability. For rigour, this is achieved through a close examination of the relationship between stress and structural complexity of heart rate variability in response to different conditions musicians underwent: (1) a low- and

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Miller, Lana L., and University of Lethbridge Faculty of Arts and Science. "The effects of selenium on the physiological stress response in fish." Thesis, Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 2006, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10133/397.

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Selenium (Se), an essential element, can bioaccumulate and become toxic. The main toxicity symptom in fish, teratogenicity, is mediated by oxidative stress; however, little is known about the effect of Se on the physiological stress response (PSR). The effects of Se on the PSR and oxidative stress parameters were investigated in rainbow trout, brook trout, and white suckers. The PSR was activated by acute and sub-chronic laboratory exposures to NaSeO3, but not exposure to environmental levels of Se. Species-specific sensitivity to Se may be explained by biochemical differences. Rainbow trout (

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Julian, Teresa W. "Physiological and social-psychological bases of stress associated with the male mid-life transition /." The Ohio State University, 1987. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487332636474028.

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White, Lynn H. "Task-specific effects of glucose and stress on memory." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/NQ44628.pdf.

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Deschamps, Sophie. "Infant modulates stress responsiveness in lactating female rats." Thesis, McGill University, 2003. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=78351.

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In these studies, we first compared the neuroendocrine responses between early (EL, PPD3-5), late (LL, PPD 15) lactating and virgin (V) females to a male intruder in the home cage. We next investigated whether the presence of the pups at the time of exposure to stress could modify the magnitude of the hormonal response to a male intruder in the home cage or to a predator odor (fox urine) in a novel environment. In the male intruder paradigm, levels of CRF mRNA expression in the PVN and CeA were lower in LL compared to EL or V females and plasma ACTH and B secretion was also reduced in L

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Rowe, Wayne 1961. "Neurotensin as a key regulator of stress-related hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocorticoid activity and behavior." Thesis, McGill University, 1999. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=35481.

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Central administration of pmol and low nmol doses of neurotensin (NT), rapidly stimulated hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) activity, increasing adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) and corticosterone (B) release for several hours. This suggests potent effects of centrally administered NT and a role for this neuropeptide in HPA regulation. Of several brain areas thought to be involved in mediating NT-induced effects, one site of particular interest is the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVNh). Chronic implants of the NT antagonist, SR 48692 (powdered form), into the PVNh area dec

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