The Amygdala and Fear Conditioning
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In this video, Dr. Kushner explores the various functions of the amygdala. Don't let it's small size fool you. This almond-shaped structure is vital to our survival, helping us detect threats in the world and triggering a fear response within the body. 🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️ ⭐️SUPPORT THE CHANNEL⭐️ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: Please consider donating to support the channel! If you enjoy the content, even a small contribution of just $2 helps with production, editing, and expanding content. Thank you for being a part of this community! Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/psychologyexplained 🎓PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW🎓 👉Instant download! Psychology Test Prep Book: 800 Multiple-Choice Questions. LINK: https://psychexplained.etsy.com/listing/1732937881 👉Instant download! Brain Bundle Digital Notes. Link: https://psychexplained.etsy.com/listing/1472560546 ✅Timestamps: 00:00 Amygdala 02:22 What is the Limbic System? 03:11 How Does Lesioning Help Explain the Function of the Amygdala? 05:30 How Does the Amygdala Detect Threats? 09:45 How Does the Amygdala Trigger Our Fight-or-Flight Response? 15:19 Fear Conditioning (Classical Conditioning) 18:32 Positive Emotions
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