Wired for Fear Quiz

Ou brains constantly processes information from our senses.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Special Brains called neurons pass messages between different areas of the bain and head.

• True

• False

One small but critical part of our brain is always on the lookout for friends.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The amygdala is known as the brain's threat center.

• True

• False

When messages of possible threats make it to the amygdala, it sends that trigger our body's freeze response.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

The part of the brain that floods the body with hormones like adrenaline, jump starting our fight or flight.

• True

• False

If the safety is confirmed, the amygdala reinforces the fight or flight respnse.

• True

• False

If it turns out to be a false alarm, the amygdala orders a stand down and our bodies can be nervous.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

The hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala are parts of the brain that work together to create a memory of the situation.

• True

• False

The important thing for us, and for every species that shares this survival mechanism, is that fear is useful and very important.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3