Fight, Flight or Freeze: Flipping Our Lid

What does the phrase "flip our lid" most likely refer to?

• Getting very angry , upset or anxious

• Feeling sleepy

• Being very happy

• Eating a meal

Why might we not make our best decisions when our "wise owl flies away" (or when our PFC is not calm/down).

• Because our amygdala is in charge not our PFC.

• Because we are too tired to think.

• Because we are very happy.

• Because we are hungry.

Why might it be important to use your "upstairs brain" in a difficult situation?

• It helps you run away faster.

• It helps you make calm and good decisions.

• It makes you feel more emotional.

• It helps you forget the problem.

When someone "flips their lid," which of the following is NOT a typical response?

• Fight

• Flight

• Freeze

• Dance

Which of the following is a reaction that is included in the "fight" response?

• Yelling

• Laughing

• Sleeping

• Running away

If someone is breathing rapidly and feeling restless, which type of reaction might they be experiencing?

• Flight response

• Freeze response

• Relaxation response

• Hunger response

Imagine you are in a situation where you feel trapped and want to escape quickly. Which reaction are you most likely experiencing?

• Flight

• Freeze

• Faint

• Focus

Which feeling is NOT typically associated with the "freeze" reaction?

• Feeling frozen

• Feeling numb

• Feeling energetic

• Drawing a blank

Why is it important to have a healthy diet?

• It helps us stay healthy and strong.

• It makes us tired all the time.

• It causes us to get sick more often.

• It means we only eat junk food.

Which of the following foods is most likely part of a healthy diet?

• Broccoli

• Candy

• Soda

• Potato chips