Sandra's psychology questions!

[sandrab]

Allostasis and allostaic load?

[mishamigo]

Allostasis- the process of returning the body to homeostasis, and where the body remains variable to adapt to potential challenges.
Allostatic Load- the amount of stressors a person is experiencing, leading to recurring arousal.

[sandrab]

That makes more sense thank you! would you be able to give me an example of allostasis?

[Scooby]

That makes more sense thank you! would you be able to give me an example of allostasis?

Increase in white blood cell production to fight an infection, a stress response, etc

[sandrab]

Thank you !!