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	Fight-or-flight response - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flight or fight response, also called the "acute stress response", was first described by Walter Cannon in the 1920s as a theory that animals react to threats with a general discharge of the sympathetic nervous system.
		The onset of a stress response is associated with specific physiological actions in the sympathetic nervous system, both directly and indirectly through the release of epinephrine and to a lesser extent norepinephrine from the medulla of the adrenal glands.
		The response was later recognized as the first stage of a general adaptation syndrome that regulates stress responses among vertebrates and other organisms.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fight-or-flight_response (377 words)

	A Unique Female Stress Response: Tend-and-Befriend
		The human stress response coined, "fight or flight" by Walter Cannon in 1932 is a hormonal response characterized by the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
		Conversely, the male fight-or-flight response is characterized by the release of vasopressin.
		The male fight-or-flight response would not have been advantageous to the survival of females and their offspring because often the female would either be unable to fight or flee during pregnancy, or unable to protect their young if they were nursing or taking care of their young.
	www.personalityresearch.org /papers/mccarthy.html (5953 words)

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		Patients who received behavioral and relaxation response treatment became indistinguishable from normal sleepers In fact, the 75 reduction in sleep-onset latency observed in the treated group is the highest ever reported in the literature.
		Specifically, the relaxation response has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, hostility, depression, premenstrual syndrome, infertility and the symptoms of both cancer and AIDS.
		The effects of the relaxation response should not be confused with the placebo effect.
	home1.inet.tele.dk /torlars/Peace/relax.htm (2118 words)

	The Fight or Flight Response
		The "fight or flight response" is our body's primitive, automatic, inborn response that prepares the body to "fight" or "flee" from perceived attack, harm or threat to our survival.
		The relaxation response corresponds to a physical portion of the brain (located in the hypothalamus) which—when triggered—sends out neurochemicals that almost precisely counteract the hypervigilant response of the fight or flight response.
		Our fight or flight response is designed to protect us from the proverbial saber tooth tigers that once lurked in the woods and fields around us, threatening our physical survival.
	www.thebodysoulconnection.com /EducationCenter/fight.html (4400 words)

	The Masterful Mind
		Discernment is a mastery response not a fight or flight response.
		We are to move away from the visceral and self-defeating reactions of the fight or flight response to the noble, practical, solution-focused and faith-filled responses of the sanctified believer.
		When the fight-or-flight response occurs blood flows to the hands and feet and away from the brain and huge shots of adrenalin and other hormones take over and the fast action control centers of the brain come into play and suddenly you are exploding at people, or running, or fighting.
	aibi.gospelcom.net /ebooks/BEQ/12mind.htm (8032 words)

	Trauma Information Pages, Articles: Yehuda et al (1997)
		In response to this question, 12/23 of the offspring spontaneously indicated that hearing about their parents' experiences in the Holocaust constituted their trauma (even though almost all of them had undergone extremely stressful events such as being mugged or assaulted, being in motor vehicle accidents, etc.).
		Importantly, the hypersuppression is the opposite of the nonsuppression response to dexamethasone observed in depression (Yehuda et al., 1991; Yehuda et al., in press b).
		The function of cortisol in response to stress is to shut down the other biological reactions that have been turned on in order to cope with the short term demands of a stressor (Munck et al., 1984).
	www.trauma-pages.com /yehuda97.htm (6384 words)

	Fight or flight response - sgForums.com :: Singapore's Online Discussion Network
		When we experience a danger or a threat, the fight or flight response kicks in, adrenaline and other chemicals are activated and physical symptoms occur, rapid heart rate, palpitations, increase in blood pressure, etc. For most people these debilitating symptoms taper off and the body is restored back to it’s normal state.
		The fight or flight response mechanism also produces a much needed increase in sweating so that the body does not over heat while in action.
		This is crucial in preparation for fight or flight because it pumps blood more rapidly to the needed areas of the body.
	psychosis.sgforums.com /?action=thread_display&thread_id=116235 (859 words)

	Fight or flight response - panic attack course: Part 1
		The fight or flight response can be seen as one of the most important parts of our make-up - a highly efficient survival response for dangerous times.
		In this case, a panic attack is called the 'fight or flight response'.
		Other changes that occur during a panic attack, or fight or flight response are that the pupils dilate to let in more light, so we can gain more information about the situation.
	www.panic-attacks.co.uk /panic_attacks_1.htm (651 words)

	Response to Stress
		It is when the "fight/flight" response occurs too frequently or is greatly prolonged that we begin to experience the negative effects of stress.
		The human body has an inborn, "pre-wired" response for dealing with dangerous situations - it is called the "fight or flight" response.
		Interestingly, when the parasympathetic division is active we experience something quite opposite from "fight/flight" --- parasympathetic activity results in a response of rest and relaxation.
	www.healthed.msu.edu /fact/stress_response.shtml (212 words)

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		Fight-or-flight is an ancient sympathetic response pattern which, in the aquatic brain, accelerated heartbeat rate, raised blood-sugar level, and released hormones from the adrenal gland, preparing an alarmed fish to chase-and-bite, or to turn-tail-and-flee.
		The fight-or-flight response is coordinated by central command neurons in the hypothalamus and brain stem which "regulate the sympathetic outflow of both the stellate ganglion and the adrenal gland" (Jansen et al.
		Also called the "fight, fright or flight" response, the sympathetic nervous system may telegraph its state of mind in the whiteness (i.e., pallor) or redness (i.e., flushing) of the face.
	members.aol.com /nonverbal3/fight.htm (477 words)

	Psybersquare: The Fight or Flight Response
		This is a primitive response called the "Fight or Flight" response.
		This is the psychological birth of a panic attack: a fight/flight response with nowhere to fly and no one to fight, given our unawareness of the enemy.
		The part of the brain which controls our rational thoughts is bypassed, and we move right into "attack" or "run" mode (For a more in-depth description of the physical effects of fear and panic read The Biochemistry of Panic).
	www.psybersquare.com /anxiety/panic_ff.html (900 words)

	Fight/Flight Response Reading
		The "fight or flight" response was appropriate for early man in his struggle to survive in a primitive world populated with wild beasts and other physical dangers.
		As stated previously, the fight or flight response is the initial phase of the psychogenic stress response.
		The fight or flight response changes the activity of internal organs to facilitate a high level of activity of the skeletal muscles.
	home.earthlink.net /~griesinger/rff.htm (2870 words)

	Leslynotes - Online Childbirth Class - Fight or Flight?
		, the fight or flight response served a purpose! The release of adrenaline was useful for hunting for food or protecting family and territory.
		Do you remember in high school biology class when your teacher talked about the "Fight or Flight" response in animals and in humans beings? It was (is) a built-in physiological response to fear and danger needed for survival.
		is a nonessential organ relative to the fight or flight response. Therefore, blood flow will be shunted away from the uterus to the organs needed to respond swiftly. Also, the uterus is a muscle and will tighten, just like other muscles in the body, as we experience "fear".
	www.leslynotes.com /fight.html (994 words)

	Mind/Body Medical Institute
		The relaxation response is a physical state of deep rest that changes the physical and emotional responses to stress (e.g., decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension).
		Elicitation of the relaxation response is at the heart of the M/BMI's research and clinical mind/body programs.
		Just as stimulating an area of the hypothalamus can cause the stress response, so activating other areas of the brain results in its reduction.
	www.mbmi.org /pages/mbb_rr1.asp (127 words)

	Court Shows Flight Response to Expert's Testimony
		Research in the fight or flight response has not yet been correlated with distinctive patterns of proactive, or cool-headed violence, versus reactive violence.
		On voir dire, the psychologist testified that fight or flight response and weapons focus effect are two normal psychological reactions that can lead to poor judgment under stress.
		The extremely unusual fight response to alarm eventually subsides, leaving the person the capacity to reflect on just how unusual he considers his actions to be.
	echo.forensicpanel.com /1999/7/1/courtshows.html (842 words)

	Hard Anxiety: Fight or Flight
		The Fight-or-Flight Response is a biological and psychological change that occurs in the body when a danger is perceived.
		During the Fight-Or-Flight response, less saliva is produced, which helps explain why people with anxiety disorders suffer from dry mouth and dental problems.
		I have to learn to live with the fight-or-flight response on a daily, on-going basis.
	hardanxiety.blogspot.com /fight_or_flight.html (1097 words)

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		For example, your fight or flight response may be activated when your boss gives you a new project with a tight deadline, the electric bill is much higher than expected, or someone cuts in front of you on the freeway.
		Your physical and emotional responses to stress are largely affected by the Fight or Flight response.
		The Fight or Flight Response is your body's automatic, inborn response that protects your survival.
	www.conqueranxiety.com /ebook/html/page3.htm (717 words)

	The Fight/Flight Response
		To our cave-dwelling ancestors, the fight/flight response was an essential tool for survival, evolved over many thousands of years living in wild and dangerous places.
		This response to anything which is perceived as a threat, or potential threat begins when certain primitive parts of the brain send a message to the
		and a person undergoing a stress response may be prone to impulsive thinking and behaviour - which they may thoroughly regret later.
	www.david.uk-therapist.com /fightflight.html (420 words)

	Flight or Fight - Stress, Acute and Chronic
		A good example of the flight or fight response working at it's best is if you are crossing the road and you notice a speeding car approaching - you quickly run out of harms way.
		The body responds to stressful situations by activating what is known as the flight-or-fight response.
		Flight or Fight - Stress, Acute and Chronic
	www.heartsavers.co.uk /flightfight.htm (337 words)

	Page 6 -- Domestic Violence & The Courtroom
		Psychologists call it the "fight or flight" response.
		The "Flight" Response Mode: The "flight" response mode often alternates with the fight pattern.
		The "Fight" Response Mode: In the "fight" mode, the body and mind prepare to deal with danger by becoming hypervigilant to cues of potential violence, resulting in an exaggerated startle response.
	aja.ncsc.dni.us /domviol/page6.html (379 words)

	Dealing With Stress
		The Relaxation Response is, in effect, the opposite of the "fight or flight" response to stressful or threatening situations which over time may produce hypertension, cardiac and other problems which may seriously affect our health.
		In the 1970's when many people were taking up the practice of meditation, a group of doctors at Harvard's Thorndike Memorial Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston conducted studies on the affects of meditation on people with high blood pressure brought on by the everyday stress of living.
		Once you have found a technique that works for you, it is important to take the time and effort to make such practice a regular routine, as benefits compound over time.
	www.vcn.bc.ca /rmdcmha/stressa.html (320 words)

	Stress
		Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat, commonly known as the fight or flight response.
		Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset for raising levels of performance during critical events such as a sports activity, an important meeting, or in situations of actual danger or crisis.
		In primitive times, this combination of responses would have been essential for survival, when long-lasting memories of dangerous stimuli (ie, the large bear) would be critical for avoiding such threats in the future.
	www.reutershealth.com /wellconnected/doc31.html (8259 words)

	Terrorism's fight-or-flight
		The most innate human reaction to a threat is the fight-or-flight response.
		And we are faced with the most basic of choices: the fight-or-flight choice.
		Contrary to your assertion, flying or fighting are not the only options at our disposal, or at least not in the terms you mean.
	underscorebleach.net /jotsheet/2004/03/terrorism-fight-or-flight (1977 words)

	Fight or Flight is a physiological/psychological response to a threat
		Fight or Flight is a physiological/psychological response to a threat
		There is also, shunting of the blood to more vital areas, and release of blood sugar, lactic acid and other chemicals, all of which is involved in getting the body ready for fighting the danger (a tiger, a mugger), or running away from the threat.
		During this automatic, involuntary response, an area of the brain stem will release increased quantity of NOREPINEPHRINE which in turn causes the ADRENAL glands to release more ADRENALINE.
	www.panicattack.net /description2.htm (115 words)

	The most expensive $94 Orbitz will ever make.
		His flight was actually scheduled to depart at 12:45 pm so he had a total of 3 hours and 6 minutes to connect to the other airport, as opposed to the 2 hours and 21 minutes he claimed.
		Regardless of the fact that Maddox's flight connection was valid, Orbitz offered him a $50 travel voucher as a gesture of goodwill when we were notified of his concerns.
		By the way, several people have forwarded their response from Orbitz to me, and most of the responses use the same form letter with different names.
	www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net /c.cgi?u=orbitz_blows (3069 words)

	Fight And Flight Response: HealthyPlace.com Anxiety and Panic Community
		As most of us know, the flight-and-fight response is a natural response in humans and animals.
		Other physiological sensations of the fight and flight response include shaking, trembling, excessive perspiration.
		In this issue, we will look at the role of fight-and-flight response and how it contributes to the perpetuation of our symptoms.
	www.healthyplace.com /communities/anxiety/paems/newsletter/flight_fight.htm (507 words)

	A new stress paradigm for women
		This response is the release of the hormone oxytocin, which enhances relaxation, reduces fearfulness and decreases the stress responses typical to the fight-or-flight response.
		In terms of the fight response, while male aggression appears to be regulated by androgen hormones, such as testosterone, and linked to sympathetic reactivity and hostility, female aggression isn't.
		In terms of flight, fleeing too readily at any sign of danger would put a female's offspring at risk, a response that might reduce her reproductive success in evolutionary terms.
	www.apa.org /monitor/julaug00/stress.html (1270 words)

	NEUROPHYSIOLOGY AND MENTAL FUNCTION
		Fear is motivating because it places the organism in a physiological state in which to effectively fight or flee -- and in a psychological state to want to relieve the "stress" through fight or flight.
		The center of the fight/flight response is in the periaqueductal gray (also known as the central gray) which surrounds the cerebral aqueduct of the midbrain (just below the tectum).
		The sympathetic nervous system is dedicated to what might be called emotional responses, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system is more concerned with localized regulation of organ function.
	www.benbest.com /science/anatmind/anatmd8.html (5851 words)

	StressStop.com Article - Fight or Flight: The Evolution of Stress
		As your boss ushers you into his office and closes the door, you're experiencing a full-blown episode of the fight or flight response.
		If your audience needs a primer on stress you can present this "parable" about the fight or flight response to open your presentation.
		(Every time your body triggers the fight or flight response, for situations that are not truly life-threatening, you are experiencing, in effect, a false alarm.
	www.stressstop.com /articles/article1.html (611 words)

	Stress Management for the Learning Disabled. ERIC Digest
		Any event triggering the formerly life-saving, ancient "fight or flight" response is a stressor.
		Stress can also trigger a "flight" response leading to careless "rushing errors" (missing important details, inadvertently marking wrong responses on tests, poor handwriting, etc.) resulting from the strong urge to escape from the unpleasant test situation.
		The constraints of modern society clearly prohibit fleeing from or physically resisting most stressful events (e.g., running out of a classroom when a surprise test is given, arguing with the teacher not to give a test).
	www.ericdigests.org /pre-928/stress.htm (1621 words)

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