Essays about: "TSST"

Found 2 essays containing the word TSST.

1. 1. Stress : From a biological, social, and psychological perspective

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Louise Karlsson; [2018]
   Keywords : stress; social stress; BPS model; HPA axis; coping; TSST;

   Abstract : Over the years stress has been a term lacking one clear and specific definition. In general, the term stress has been used mostly as an explanation of a response or reaction to a stressor. A stressor can be of both physiological and behavioral character. The experience of stress can occur both due to a real or a perceived stressor. READ MORE

3. 2. The Effects of Stress and Executive Functions on Decision Making in an Executive Parallel Task

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Brian McGuigan; [2016]
   Keywords : stress; executive functions; parallel task;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of acute stress on parallel task performance with the Game of Dice Task (GDT) to measure decision making and the Stroop test.  Two previous studies have found that the combination of stress and a parallel task with the GDT and an executive functions task preserved performance on the GDT for a stress group compared to a control group. READ MORE