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The Stress Hyporesponsive Period (SHRP) refers to a developmental stage in early life, typically observed in mammals, including humans, during which the stress response system is temporarily less reactive or responsive. This period is characterized by a diminished physiological response to stressors, such as a reduced release of stress hormones like cortisol.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Stress Hyporesponsive Period (SHRP). In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/stress-hyporesponsive-period-shrp/
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