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Psychology of Fear

Published on Mar 15, 2016

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PSYCHOLOGY OF FEAR

BRYAN OLVERA A3
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WHY DO WE ENJOY FEAR?

  • The adrenaline rush (flight or fight response)
  • Releasing of neurotransmitter dopamine

WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR BRAIN?

  • When experiencing fear a signal is sent out to your amygdala
  • Causes you to either involuntarily freeze or jump
  • A second signal makes its way to the hypothalamus which triggers
  • The autonomic nervous system
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