The Amygdala and Fear Conditioning

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. 🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️
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✅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