What terms are used by psychologists to describe A and B below?
A The physiological pathway activated by the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system to prepare the body for immediate, acute fight-or-flight action.
B The physiological axis activated in response to chronic, long-term stress, culminating in the release of glucocorticoids such as cortisol.
In your answer book, write the relevant term alongside each letter.
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