QUESTION 1: What is the capacity that distinguishes humans from other animals in relation to stress?

QUESTION 2: Why is it said that human consciousness is a "gift and a curse"?

Because the same ability that allows us to reflect and plan can be an endless source of stress
Because it only allows us to think about the past and not the future
Because it makes us immune to physical threats
Because it prevents us from activating the stress response

The body ignores the thought because it is not a real threat
The brain releases relaxation hormones
The stress response is much weaker than that to physical danger
It reacts by releasing the same stress hormones as if the threat were real and present