Physiological arousal refers to the bodily response that occurs in reaction to an event or situation, which can include increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened alertness. It is a physical reaction that prepares our body for action.
Related terms
Fight-or-flight response: This term refers to the automatic physical and psychological response that prepares us to either confront or flee from a threatening situation.
Sympathetic nervous system: This term describes part of our autonomic nervous system that activates our body's fight-or-flight response by releasing stress hormones.