When you are effected by Amygdala Hijack you react to situations and have a difficult time thinking before acting. This reaction is also called the .....

STUDYING THE BRAIN

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When you are effected by “Amygdala Hijack” you react to situations and have a difficult time thinking before acting. This reaction is also called the ____

A	Fight, Flight or Freeze response.
B	Up or Down response.
C	Peanut butter and Jelly response.
D	Brain Emergency response.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -If the amygdala senses danger, it makes a split-second decision to initiate the fight-or-flight response before the neocortex has time to overrule it. This cascade of events triggers the release of stress hormones, including the hormones epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) and cortisol.

Detailed explanation-2: -During amygdala hijack, the person may not be able to develop a rational response. Signs and symptoms of amygdala hijack include a racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, and the inability to think clearly. People can try to prevent amygdala hijack by becoming more aware of how they respond to stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of amygdala hijack Your boss criticizes you in front of your coworkers. You’re so angry that you yell back and quit your job. A car swerves in your lane nearly causing an accident. You go into road rage and throw your smoothie in their window.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

STUDYING THE BRAIN