Wired for Fear

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What genre is 'Wired for Fear'?

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Media

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What job do neurons perform in the fear response?

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They pass information between the brain and body.

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What is the first step in the body's reaction to a possible sign of danger?

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Sign of Danger

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What is the second step in the body's reaction to a possible sign of danger?

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Fight or flight response

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What is the third step in the body's reaction to a possible sign of danger?

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Senses send information to the amygdala.

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What is the fourth step in the body's reaction to a possible sign of danger?

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False alarm

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What is the fifth step in the body's reaction to a possible sign of danger?

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Amygdala tells the body it can relax.

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What is the amygdala also known as?

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The brain's threat center.

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What happens to the body if a perceived threat turns out to be a false alarm?

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The body relaxes.

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What does the fight or flight response prepare the body for?

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To either confront or escape from a threat.