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Brain Book: Unit2
UNIT 2 – EMOTIONS IN THE BRAIN
Negative emotions
In a dangerous or threating situation, the brain send out chemicals that make you feel stressed—scared or anxious: They make your heart beat fast, your skin sweat, and your breathing speed up. Sometimes they can even give you a headache or make you feel sick to your stomach!
In a dangerous or threating situation, the brain send out chemicals that make you feel stressed—scared or anxious: They make your heart beat fast, your skin sweat, and your breathing speed up. Sometimes they can even give you a headache or make you feel sick to your stomach!
This is called the fight-or-fight response , and if you were facing real danger (like a tiger) it could help you to fight better to run away quicker. But if you are afraid of something that isn’t a physical danger (like a test), your nervous system can’t tell the difference—it will send out the fight-or-fight chemicals and give you an anxiety attack. What can you do about it?Learn more
Positive emotions
In a safe situation, the brain sends out chemicals that make you feel happy and calm. Your heart rate is regular and you can breathe easily. You feel pleasant sensations, either excited or calm, and your thinking remain clear. When you are in this state, you are able to learn more easily, your memory works better, and you can focus better.Learn more
In a safe situation, the brain sends out chemicals that make you feel happy and calm. Your heart rate is regular and you can breathe easily. You feel pleasant sensations, either excited or calm, and your thinking remain clear. When you are in this state, you are able to learn more easily, your memory works better, and you can focus better.Learn more
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