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Perceived Control Physiology

Meaning

Perceived Control Physiology is the study of how an individual’s subjective belief in their ability to influence or manage a stressful situation fundamentally alters their hormonal and physiological response to that stressor. A high sense of perceived control is consistently correlated with a more adaptive, less damaging neuroendocrine profile, characterized by a dampened cortisol response. This concept highlights the powerful mind-body connection in health and disease.