The Amygdala and Hypothalamus Flashcards
1
Q
What part of the brain is mobilised when you are faced with a threat?
A
The amygdala.
2
Q
What does the amygdala associate sensory signals with?
A
Emotions associated with fight or flight, such as fear or anger.
3
Q
What does the amygdala do once it has associated a sensory signal with an emotion such as fear or anger?
A
Sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus.
4
Q
What are the two systems that are involved in the body’s response to stress?
A
Acute stressors and chronic stressors.
5
Q
What are acute stressors?
A
Sudden stresses such as personal attack.
6
Q
What are chronic stressors?
A
Ongoing stresses such as a stressful job.
