Neuroscience: the Brain and Trauma

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Which is NOT true about the amygdala? A-It is the brain's guard dog; B-It is designed to react within minutes of social/physical threat;C-It triggers a fight or flight response;D-It shuts down cogintive function by releasing cortisol

B-It is designed to react within minutes of social/physical threat - WITHIN A SECOND

Which of the following is NOT a type of trauma? PSYCHOLOGICAL; PHYSICAL; SYMPATHETIC; SOCIAL; HISTORICAL; ONGOING; EMPATHETIC

SYMPATHETIC

TRUE OR FALSE: When the amygdala is overworked, the working memory shrinks.

TRUE

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