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Stress Research Laboratory
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Multi-tasking
Prolonged multi-tasking in a monitored environment increases physiological stress responses and self-ratings of anxiety and reduces ratings of calmness. This mild stressor can also be utilized on multiple occasions, allowing the same participant to be assessed following more than one treatment.
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Social Stressors
We employ a number of potential social stressors – for instance the Trier Social Stress Test, which involves public speaking before a panel of observers.
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Virtual Reality stressors
Currently in development, the use of virtual reality headgear will allow the delivery of stress provoking scenarios in a safe environment.
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Physiological responses
We measure a wide range of physiological, hormonal and immune responses to stress.
Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre
School of Psychology and Sport Sciences
4th Floor, Northumberland Building
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
t: 44 (0) 191 2048818
e: bpnrc@northumbria.ac.uk
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Medicinal Plant Research Group