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Stress response dampening: the neurobiological process by
Stress response dampening: the neurobiological process by which repeated exposure to sub-overwhelming stressors reduces the intensity of the initial alarm response and increases the prefrontal cortex's capacity to maintain function during stress activation
Why This Is a Definition
This defines 'stress response dampening' by naming the term, establishing its genus (neurobiological process), and specifying its differentia (reducing alarm intensity and increasing prefrontal function during stress). It provides precise semantic boundaries distinguishing it from other stress-related mechanisms.