short-term stress
3 episodes mention this concept
hubermanlabJul 10, 2025The Nuance of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation: A Deep Dive with Dr. Robert Sapolsky
ScienceShort-term stressChronic stressValence (emotional)Amygdala activation- hubermanlabAug 30, 2021
The Biology of Stress, Testosterone, and Free Will: Insights from Robert Sapolsky
ScienceShort-term stressLong-term stressOptimal stimulationAmygdala 
drekbergJul 9, 2018How Stress Rewires Your Brain: Mechanisms, Hormones, and Interventions
NeuroscienceBrain cells (neurons)Neural networksSynapsesHypertrophy (cellular growth)
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- risk assessment
- dopamine (anticipation of reward)
- hormone replacement therapy
- chronic stress
- after-hyperpolarizations
- predictability
- outlets for frustration
- motivation
- dominance hierarchy
- challenge hypothesis
- activating effects of hormones
- valence (emotional)
- displacement aggression
- aggression (amplification)
- organizing effects of hormones
- neurogenesis
- amygdala
- challenge hypothesis of testosterone
- d2:d4 digit ratio
- long-term stress