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Perceived Control Modulation

Meaning

Perceived control modulation is the psychological and physiological process by which an individual’s subjective belief in their ability to influence events or outcomes directly alters their neuroendocrine and autonomic stress response systems. A higher sense of perceived control dampens the release of stress hormones, such as cortisol and catecholamines, leading to a more adaptive and less physiologically damaging response to stressors. This modulation is a critical psychoneuroendocrine factor in health and resilience.