Wired for Fear

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What happens to the body when a threat turns out to be a false alarm?

Back

The body will likely relax.

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What role do the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala play when a threat is detected?

Back

They help create a memory of the experience.

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What causes a boost in blood pressure and heart rate when we feel fear?

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The body floods with hormones.

Front

What is the correct order of the body's reaction to a possible sign of danger?

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1. Sign of Danger 2. Fight or flight response 3. Senses send information to the amygdala 4. False alarm 5. Amygdala tells the body it can relax.

Front

What is the main purpose of the video on fear response?

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To explain the role of the amygdala in the body's fear response.

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What is the amygdala's function in the fear response?

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

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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.

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What hormones are released during a fear response?

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Adrenaline and cortisol are released during a fear response.

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How does the body prepare for a fight or flight response?

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The body increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supplies.

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What is the role of the hippocampus in fear response?

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The hippocampus helps form memories of the fear-inducing event.