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anticipatory response
anticipatory response An anticipatory response is a stress-related bodily reaction that happens before an expected event rather than during it.
An anticipatory response is a stress-related bodily reaction that happens before an expected event rather than during it. In this packet, it refers to higher pre-event stress markers before a race than before routine training, suggesting the individual is reacting in advance to the upcoming challenge.