Wired for Fear Test

Front

What is the role of the amygdala in the brain?

Back

The amygdala is known as the brain's threat center, responsible for processing emotions and triggering the fight or flight response.

Front

How does the threat alert system benefit the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala?

Back

It helps create a memory of the experience, allowing the brain to learn from potentially dangerous situations.

Front

What is the amygdala also referred to as?

Back

The brain's threat center.

Front

Describe a scenario that illustrates a person encountering a threat.

Back

A man on a hike suddenly sees a snake in his path.

Front

Why is fear considered useful according to the video?

Back

Fear alerts us to possible danger, helping us respond appropriately to threats.

Front

What is the fight or flight response?

Back

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the danger.

Front

What role does the hippocampus play in relation to fear?

Back

The hippocampus helps in forming memories of fearful experiences, allowing us to remember and learn from them.

Front

What is the thalamus's function in the brain's threat response?

Back

The thalamus acts as a relay station, processing sensory information and sending it to the appropriate areas of the brain, including the amygdala.

Front

How does the prefrontal cortex contribute to managing fear?

Back

The prefrontal cortex helps regulate emotions and make decisions based on the assessment of threats.

Front

What happens when the body receives a false alarm from the amygdala?

Back

The body may react as if there is a real threat, even when there is none, leading to unnecessary stress or anxiety.