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What physiological changes are associated with the sympathetic nervous system when faced with a perceived threat?
What physiological changes are associated with the sympathetic nervous system when faced with a perceived threat?
What role do the frontal lobes play in emotional regulation?
What role do the frontal lobes play in emotional regulation?
According to the James-Lange Theory of Emotion, what precedes the emotional experience?
According to the James-Lange Theory of Emotion, what precedes the emotional experience?
What occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system becomes active in a non-threatening situation?
What occurs when the parasympathetic nervous system becomes active in a non-threatening situation?
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How does the nervous system prepare the body for movement in response to emotions?
How does the nervous system prepare the body for movement in response to emotions?
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What happens when the initial emotional response is deemed incorrect by the frontal lobes?
What happens when the initial emotional response is deemed incorrect by the frontal lobes?
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Which physiological changes occur alongside heightened emotional arousal?
Which physiological changes occur alongside heightened emotional arousal?
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What happens when you think you see a spider but it's not threatening?
What happens when you think you see a spider but it's not threatening?
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What is the main purpose of the initial brain activity that occurs when detecting a potential threat?
What is the main purpose of the initial brain activity that occurs when detecting a potential threat?
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Which brain structure is primarily responsible for processing emotionally arousing stimuli?
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for processing emotionally arousing stimuli?
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What occurs in the brain when the amygdala perceives a threatening stimulus?
What occurs in the brain when the amygdala perceives a threatening stimulus?
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How quickly does the brain show an emotional response after perceiving a potential threat?
How quickly does the brain show an emotional response after perceiving a potential threat?
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What does the feedback loop between different emotional networks allow an individual to do?
What does the feedback loop between different emotional networks allow an individual to do?
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What do children born deaf and blind demonstrate regarding emotions?
What do children born deaf and blind demonstrate regarding emotions?
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What is the sympathetic nervous system responsible for in the context of emotional responses?
What is the sympathetic nervous system responsible for in the context of emotional responses?
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What role does the amygdala play in emotional responses?
What role does the amygdala play in emotional responses?
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Study Notes
Physiology of Emotion
- Our emotions are generated by a series of neural networks or loops that work together.
- These networks involve groups of neural structures that produce the various components of our emotional response.
- These networks can provide feedback to one another, allowing us to modify our responses based on learning.
Initial Response
- The human brain displays emotion-dependent responses within 150 milliseconds of perceiving a potential threat.
- This initial activity tags or highlights the stimulus for further processing by brain structures in later stages of perception.
The Amygdala
- The amygdala, located in the temporal lobes, receives sensory input from the cortex.
- It is particularly sensitive to fear-relevant stimuli, like snakes.
- The amygdala's connections to other brain structures lead to observable emotional behaviors.
- It increases the firing rate of other systems in response to threatening stimuli, enhancing attention towards potentially emotional stimuli.
The Autonomic Response: Fight or Flight
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS) comprises the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- The sympathetic nervous system mobilizes energy for a fight or flight response, causing physical changes like dilated pupils, increased heart rate, and inhibited digestion.
- The parasympathetic nervous system helps conserve energy and returns the body to a calm state when not needed.
The Emotional Response: Movement
- The nervous system prepares the body for movement in response to emotions.
- Threatening emotional stimuli trigger increased activity in brain areas associated with movement planning and the spinal cord.
- This enhances the speed and efficiency of our emotional responses.
Emotional Regulation
- The frontal lobes receive information directly from the amygdala and sensory areas influenced by it.
- They determine whether the initial instinctive emotional response is appropriate for the situation.
- The frontal lobes can either reinforce or reduce the initial emotional response based on the situation.
Experiencing Emotions
- The James-Lange Theory suggests that physiological reactions precede emotional experience.
- Our subjective feelings are a consequence of our bodily responses.
- Emotions are experienced in the frontal lobes, which integrate information from various brain areas, including the amygdala and the ANS.
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Explore the intricate neural networks responsible for generating emotions, including the role of the amygdala. Understand how these networks provide feedback to modify emotional responses and how the brain reacts rapidly to perceived threats. This quiz will deepen your understanding of emotional processing in the human brain.
