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The adaptive stress response is a physiological and psychological reaction to stress that benefits the individual’s well-being. It helps the person cope effectively with challenges, promoting resilience and recovery.
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- Tsigos, C., Kyrou, I., Kassi, E., & Chrousos, G. P. (2020). Stress: Endocrine physiology and pathophysiology. In Endotext. MDText.com, Inc View source
- Rogers, L. K., & Lucchesi, P. A. (2014). Stress adaptation and the resilience of youth: Fact or fiction? Physiology, 29(3), 181–189. https://doi.org/10.1152/physiol.00017.2014. View source
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