Group Review

Where are emotions stored in the brain?

• the cerebral cortex

• Limbic System

• The brainstem

• In neurons

The amydgala is what system of the brain?

What are the 3 stress responses we can experience?

• fight, flight, foe

• fight, flight, freeze

• flight, fleet, freeze

• fidget, freeze, flight

The Fight response can include

• having trouble with focusing

• feeling stuck/unable to move

• wanting to run away from the stressor

• yelling, screaming, becoming angry

What are emotions?

• feelings that happen when something good or bad happens

• behaviors that we can experience

• tiny movements in our body and brain

• situations that we react to

The hypothalamus activates the

• fight or flight response

• ability to breathe and swallow

• decisioning making center in our brain

• memory center

the amydgala sends 'distress' signals to what part of the brain?

• hypothalamus

• brainstem

• the legs

• the stomach

Fight Response is

• facing the perceived threat

• running away from the stressor or threat

• not being able to move or act against the threat

• sleeping

The Flight Response is:

• holding your breath forever

• running away from the danger

• putting your hands in fists and having the urge to fight

• experiencing low energy

The Freeze Response is

• Getting angry

• being unable to move or act against a threat

• running away

• raising your voice