The area of the brain that triggers fight/flight/freeze responses, especially in high-emotion situations, is called the amygdala. Question 12 options: TrueFalse
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Step 1: Identify the brain region and its function: The amygdala is involved in processing emotions and triggering automatic responses such as fight, flight, or freeze, especially in high-emotion situations. Show more…
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