The general adaptation syndrome has three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. The body releases adrenaline during the alarm stage, prepares for action, and shuts down nonessential systems. During the resistance stage, the body tries to adapt to new conditions, investing extra energy in the immune system. In the exhaustion stage, the body can no longer […]
Sensory adaptation is when sensory neurons adjust their sensitivity to a constant stimulus over time, allowing people to adjust to their environment. This can be experienced in smell, hearing, taste, touch, and vision, but not in pain sensation. Examples include adjusting to light levels, smells, and background noise. Some individuals may have difficulty adapting to […]
A hysterical fit is an exaggerated emotional outburst triggered by stress, pressure, and nerves, often attributed to women. The origin of the term is unclear, but it may come from the word “hysterical” or “histrionics.” While a three-year-old’s irrational overreaction to a situation might be considered a tantrum, a similar response from an adult might […]
