Understanding Memory, Fear, and Learning

What role does the amygdala play when we face danger?

• It enhances our creative thinking.

• It helps us remember more details.

• It limits our thinking to protect us.

• It encourages us to take risks.

What was the main finding of Prof. Dr. Huether's experiment with young men playing a car racing game?

• The participants were more creative when playing the game.

• The participants showed increased brain activity when under pressure.

• The participants remembered more details when they were not playing the game.

• The participants performed better under high pressure.

What is the effect of tunnel vision during high-pressure situations?

• It narrows our focus and limits learning.

• It has no effect on our learning ability.

• It broadens our focus and enhances learning.

• It improves our ability to multitask.

How can controlled breathing help during stressful situations?

• It causes the brain to shut down.

• It makes the heart beat faster.

• It switches the brain from protection mode to learning mode.

• It increases adrenaline levels.

What is the suggested breathing technique to manage stress?

• Hold your breath for ten seconds and then exhale.

• Breath in and out rapidly for one minute.

• Breath in slowly through the nose and out through the mouth, counting to five each time.

• Breath in quickly through the mouth and out through the nose.