Understanding the Amygdala Hijack

What is the primary function of the amygdala in the context of the fight or flight response?

• To process visual information

• To store long-term memories

• To trigger an emotional response to danger

• To regulate logical thinking

How does the brain typically respond to modern stressors like receiving a text from a boss?

• By ignoring the message

• By triggering a fight or flight response

• By storing the message in long-term memory

• By analyzing the message logically

What role does the thalamus play in processing visual information?

• It stores visual memories

• It acts as a relay center for sensory information

• It regulates logical thinking

• It triggers emotional responses

During an amygdala hijack, which part of the brain is bypassed, leading to an emotional response?

• The hippocampus

• The visual cortex

• The prefrontal cortex

• The thalamus

What is the effect of the amygdala hijack on the prefrontal cortex?

• It improves memory storage

• It inhibits its function

• It enhances logical reasoning

• It increases visual processing

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in regulating emotions?

• To enhance emotional responses

• To regulate and control emotions logically

• To store emotional memories

• To trigger the fight or flight response

Which nervous system is activated during an amygdala hijack?

• The sympathetic nervous system

• The central nervous system

• The enteric nervous system

• The parasympathetic nervous system

What hormone is released by the adrenal glands during an amygdala hijack?

• Serotonin

• Melatonin

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

How does the body physically respond to an amygdala hijack?

• By reducing blood sugar levels

• By enhancing digestion

• By dilating pupils and increasing heart rate

• By slowing down the heart rate

What is one potential trigger for an amygdala hijack?

• Sleep deprivation

• Balanced diet

• Excessive sleep

• Calm environments