A: Brain Study - Flight, Fight, Freeze

Front

What is the brain's response to physical threats compared to mental or social threats?

Back

The brain reacts to physical threats the same as mental or social threats.

Front

Which part of the brain interacts with the hippocampus to help remember important and emotional events?

Back

Amygdala

Front

How does the Amygdala respond when you are about to do a presentation in front of the class?

Back

It activates a reflexive response to a threat, shutting down communication with the prefrontal cortex, leading to panic or freezing.

Front

What is self-management?

Back

Controlling your thoughts, behavior, and emotions.

Front

Which area of the brain checks information relayed to working memory and compares it to stored experiences?

Back

Hippocampus

Front

What is the role of the Amygdala in emotional responses?

Back

The Amygdala processes emotions and triggers responses to perceived threats.

Front

What happens to communication between the Amygdala and the prefrontal cortex during a stressful situation?

Back

Communication is often shut down, impairing rational thinking.

Front

What is the function of the Hippocampus in memory?

Back

The Hippocampus is involved in forming new memories and connecting emotions to those memories.

Front

How do emotional experiences affect memory retention?

Back

Emotional experiences are more likely to be remembered due to the interaction between the Amygdala and the Hippocampus.

Front

What is the significance of self-management in emotional regulation?

Back

Self-management helps individuals control their emotional responses and make rational decisions.