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| Allostasis: in psychology, allostasis refers to the body's adaptive response to stressors, involving the regulation of physiological systems to maintain stability. Unlike homeostasis, which seeks a constant internal state, allostasis allows for flexible adjustments in response to changing demands._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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| McEwen, Bruce S. | Allostasis | McEwen, Bruce S. | |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2026-05-16 | |||
