What must happen for pain, exams, or conflict to count as a stressor?
It must be objectively severe enough to cause physical harm.
It must be perceived as a demand, threat, or pressure.
It must trigger the same biological response in every person.
It must be unexpected and beyond the person’s control.
Flashcards for AQA A Level Psychology Physiology of stress, covering the key terms, definitions and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 24 cards, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification.
