Includes bibliographical references (pages 70-74) and index.
Contents:
The stickes and stones of stress -- Fight, flight or freeze -- The long game -- Bounce back -- Helpful highs -- Tension tamers -- Conclusion: personal space.
Summary:
"This is a fact-packed and energetic look at the science of stress and the history of stress research. It explores the effects of stress on the human body, how those effects were discovered, and what we can do about them. The book also includes wacky historical beliefs, strange experiments and the biographies of stressed-out stress researchers. Middle grade readers will learn about o the fight, flight or freeze response o how our bodies handle chronic stress o post-traumatic stress disorder o the beneficial effects of stress o anti-stress science (methods people use to counteract stress)"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.