The fight-or-flight response, also known as the acute stress response, refers to a psychological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically. The fight-or-flight response was first described in the 1920s by American physiologist Walter Cannon.
Where Pediatricians Work Some pediatricians work in an office, either alone or with a group of other doctors, while some work in a hospital, health maintenance organization, clinic, or medical school. Still, others work as locum tenems doctors, traveling around a city or around the country, filling in for other doctors on a part-time basis.
How many hours a week do you work? 1  Each pediatrician is different. 2  On average, pediatricians work about 50 hours per week. 3  But they also spend another 4 hours per week helping the community through education, schools and government, professional group activities or providing free medical care to the needy. On average, pediatricians work about 50 hours per week. 2  But they also spend another 4 hours per week helping the community through education, schools and government, professional group activities or providing free medical care to the needy.