Assignment Task:
High levels of stress hormones, including cortisol, indicate that the brain and body are experiencing a heightened stress response. In this video, Dr. Megan Gunnar of the University of Minnesota presents research into the stress responses of babies and children in stressful scenarios.
View from 32:26-40:12 minutes: Children's Stress Response is Buffered by Supportive Relationships
Based on the video, how does the stress response (cortisol level) vary based on caregiver attachment? What is the core component of relationships that is stress buffering?
How does childhood trauma impact outcomes for children epigenetically? Refer to our central biological pathway involved in the response to stress. Need Online Tutoring?
References:
Gunnar, Megan. "Stress & Neurobehavioral Development in Childhood." Calgary, 2011, Palix Foundation.