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The amygdala plays and important role in what?

• Processing

• Sight

• Body Temperature

• Emotions and Reacting

What is an "amygdala"?

• Part of the brain that is responsible for the production of the blood cells.

• Part of the brain that is responsible for the production of stress and anxiety.

• Part of the brain that is responsible for gathering information.

• Parte of the brain that is responsible for the production of teeth.

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Which part of the brain constantly checks your memory and compares it to what you experience?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Frontal Lobe

• Hypothalamus

Interactions between the _____ and the hippocampus ensure that we remember for a long time those events that are important and emotional.

• Amygdala

• Cerebrum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

This is the region of the brain responsible for critical thinking, decision making, and considering consequences.

• Limbic System
• Synapses
• Neurons
• Prefrontal Cortex

Our brain reacts to physical threats the same as mental or social threats by preparing us for Flight, Fight, or Freeze.

• true

• false

When someone is angry they make quick (and often bad) decisions. Usually, they don't take much time to think things over before deciding. Part of the reason for this is...

• amygdala hijack

• PFC

• they don't like to think

• None of the above.

Why is studying the brain important? THERE COULD BE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER

• You have your brain your whole life and should know how it works.

• Understanding how the brain works will help you better understand the decisions of others.

When you are effected by "Amygdala Hijack" you react to situations and have a difficult time thinking before acting. This reaction is also called the.....

• Fight, Flight or Freeze response.

• Up or Down response.

• Peanut butter and Jelly response.

• Brain Emergency response.

A ball is flying at full speed towards your face. What is your hippocampus probably doing?

• Recognizes the ball and the pain it will cause if it hits you. It sends a message to alert the amygdala of danger.

• Ignores the situation and makes you fall asleep.

• Blames the rest of the body on your bad luck.

• Remembers what a ball is used for and thinks over why it could be flying at your face.

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