fight or flight

Question 1

on which branch of the autonomic nervous system does ‘fight or flight’ occur?

Answer 1

sympathetic branch

Question 2

how does the ‘fight or flight’ response work?

Answer 2

1. sypathomedullary pathway is activated
2. amygdala sends distress signal to the hypothalamus
3. hypothalamus activates pituitary gland
4. sympathetic branch of ANS is activated
5. adrenal gland releases adrenaline
6. physiological changes occur to either ‘fight or flight’ the stressor

Question 3

what is an acronym to remember how ‘fight or flight’ occurs?

Answer 3

Sam Ate Ham Sandwich’s And Pickles

Question 4

a limitation of the ‘fight or flight’ response (simplistic)

Answer 4

not limited to ‘fight or flight’ response - ignores ‘freeze’ response

Question 5

a limitation of the ‘fight or flight response (beta bias)

Answer 5

studies conducted on males but is generalised to females - Taylor - women tend to protect offspring and form alliances