Amygdala
The amygdala, or amygdala, is a pair of structures in the temporal lobes of the brain involved in emotion processing, emotional learning, and the meaning of stimuli.
Definition
The amygdala is involved in processing emotions, learning the meaning of stimuli, and strengthening memory related to important experiences. Historically, they were associated mainly with fear and aversive stimuli, but the modern approach is broader: the amygdala is also involved in the processing of rewarding and socially significant stimuli. Therefore, it is not a "fear center", but part of the brain networks that assess the emotional significance of situations.
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Practice and life
In tense situations, first reduce your arousal with breathing and movement, and only then make decisions that require a risk assessment.
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