Fight or flight responses Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fligt or fright response?
A
It prepares animals or humans to eathier confront or run away from a threat is.
2
Q
First stage
A
The body appaises the situation using its sensory systems and stored memories
3
Q
Second stage
A
Hippocampus and amygdla try to recognise emotional reactions to stimuli and access stored memories for potentai dangers
4
Q
Thrid stage
A
If situation is percieved as stressful the hypothalamus is alerted , this controls systems that have central roles