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. |