Amygdala or Cortex: Know Your Brain

The "thinking" part of the brain

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Immediately gets your brain and body ready to respond

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Not automatic, works more slowly

• Amygdala

• Cortex

The "feelings" part of the brain

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Sends messages throughout your body when you have a strong emotion

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Helps you think through and make decisions

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Keeps you out of danger by making you act quickly

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Is located in the "primitive" part of the brain

• Amygdala

• Cortex

Is located in the front of the brain

• Amygdala

• Cortex