reappraisal research has begun to elucidate the mechanisms by…
Page 39 reappraisal research has begun to elucidate the mechanisms by which this technique exerts itself. In the GRE study saliva samples were collected from all the participants and analyze for the presence of a hormone associated with nervous system arousal. Among the students who engage in the appraisal, the level of the hormone was elevated, suggesting that their bodies had identified the presence of a challenge, and were mounting an effective response, enhancing their alertness and sharpening their attention.
— from Failure & Resilience (Challenge/Failure/Perseverance/Accountability/Flexibility/Resilience) · Extended mind by Anne Murphy paul