Threats

Definition

Threats are stimuli or situations that are perceived as potentially harmful or dangerous, activating the body's stress response system.

Related terms

Stress:

The physiological and psychological response to demands or pressures from the environment.

Fight-or-flight response: A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat, preparing the body for either fighting or fleeing.

Sympathetic nervous system: Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for mobilizing the body's resources during times of stress or danger.