Wired for Fear Test

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What is the main function of fear?

Back

Fear alerts us to possible danger.

Front

What happens in the body during the 'fight or flight' reaction?

Back

Hormones are released, allowing the body to either stay and fight or run away seeking safety.

Front

What is the amygdala known as?

Back

The brain’s threat center.

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Where is sensory information first processed in the brain?

Back

The thalamus.

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What can the body do if a perceived threat is a false alarm?

Back

Relax.

Front

What is the 'fight or flight' response?

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A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Front

What role does adrenaline play in fear responses?

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Adrenaline prepares the body to respond to a threat by increasing heart rate and energy.

Front

How does the brain process fear?

Back

The amygdala processes fear and triggers the 'fight or flight' response.

Front

What is a phobia?

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An irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

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What is the thalamus's role in sensory processing?

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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information before it reaches the cortex.