Психология стресса

Robert Sapolsky looks at how stress shapes mind and body. He shows how thoughts of future risks can keep stress alive. Plans help us get ready for trouble. But worry comes at a cost. The body can stay on alert long after danger has passed.

The book weighs brief threats against stress that lasts. A zebra faces short bursts of danger from beasts that hunt it. People can keep their stress response going through fear alone. Sapolsky shows how stress that lasts can harm health. He looks at how a sense of control can help. Knowing what to expect can ease the effects of stress, too.

This nonfiction book draws on biology, the study of life. It also draws on psychology, the study of mind and behavior. It looks at stress and ways to manage it. It is for those who work in these two fields. It also serves those who teach or work in medicine. Teachers and students in all these fields form part of its audience.