Understanding Anxiety and Brain Function

The video explains anxiety as a feeling of fear or worry, often triggered by uncertainty. It highlights the amygdala's role in activating anxiety and the prefrontal cortex's function in calming the mind. However, in high-stress situations, the prefrontal cortex can shut down, exacerbating anxiety.

What is anxiety typically associated with?

• Physical exercise

• Uncertain situations

• Joyful situations

• Routine tasks

Which brain structure is responsible for triggering anxiety?

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex?

• Regulating emotions

• Controlling balance

• Managing executive functions

• Processing visual information

How does high stress affect the prefrontal cortex?

• It enhances its function

• It has no effect

• It shuts it down

• It activates it further

What happens to the amygdala during high stress situations?

• It becomes inactive

• It gets activated

• It shrinks

• It calms down