Fight or Flight

Question 1

What systems work together to enable fight or flight

Answer 1

Endocrine + nervous system

Question 2

1. fight or flight

Answer 2

Stressor is perceived causing the amygdala to activate and send distress signal to hypothalamus

Question 3

2. fight or flight

Answer 3

The hypothalamus activates the pituitary gland and triggers activity in the sympathetic branch of the ANS - physiologically aroused

Question 4

3. fight or flight

Answer 4

Adrenal medulla releases adrenaline
This triggers physiological changes in the body which creates the physiological arousal necessary for the fight/flight response.

Question 5

4. fight or flight

Answer 5

Threat passes - parasympathetic NS reverses the changes
Acts as a break
Rest + digest

Question 6

Why type of response is fight or flight?

Answer 6

Instant
Acute
Automatic

Question 7

Physiological changes to the body during fight or flight

Answer 7

Increase HR - increase blood flow + hormones around body
Increase BR - increase oxygen intake
Pupil dilation - see better
Sweat production - regulate temp
Reduction in non essential functions - increase energy for essential functions

Question 8

Gray

Answer 8

First response in stressful situation is freeze

Question 9

Taylor

Answer 9

Women tend and befriend
In order to protect the offspring and form alliances

Question 10

Strengths of fight or flight

Answer 10

Universal - seen in animals and humans

Question 11

Weaknesses of fight or flight

Answer 11

Human behaviour not just limited to 2 responses
Early studies focus on men - alpha bias