The Brain
Known as the brain’s “alarm system,” this structure helps detect threats and triggers fear responses.
What is the amygdala?
This term describes the long-term impact of intimidation on self-worth and personal confidence.
What is low self-esteem?
This British soul singer known for “Rehab” died in 2011 from alcohol poisoning.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
This body function helps regulate your nervous system and often gets shorter and shallower when you're anxious.
What is breathing?
This trait helps people get things done, but when overused, it can lead to burnout and perfectionism.
What is ambition?
This brain function allows you to recall past experiences and store long-term memories.
What is memory?
This term describes the internal reaction of self-doubt or shrinking in response to someone’s dominant energy.
What is insecure?
Rapper DMX, who died in April 2021 from a cocaine-induced heart attack following years of addiction.
Who is DMX?
This process allows the body to repair and restore itself every night.
What is sleep?
This habit can be associated with preparation and caution, but may also fuel anxiety and indecision.
What is overthinking?
This chemical messenger is known as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter and is linked to motivation and reward.
What is dopamine?
This type of intimidation is subtle and often happens in professional settings, involving condescending tone or exclusion.
What is passive-aggressive behavior?
This beloved “Friends” actor passed away in 2023 after a long struggle with addiction and sobriety.
Who is Matthew Perry?
This action releases physical tension and signals safety to the brain.
What is stretching?
This emotion can protect boundaries and motivate change, but when unmanaged, it can damage relationships.
What is anger?
This term describes the brain’s ability to change and rewire itself based on experiences.
What is neuroplasticity?
This is the term for a repeated pattern of intimidation used to dominate or control another person over time.
What is fear?
An American singer, songwriter and actor. He rose to fame as a teen pop singer and is also known as the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter. He died accidentally from inhalant (difluoroethane) and Xanax use.
Who is Aaron Carter?
Even when you're not speaking, your body can do this through posture, gestures, and facial expressions.
What is communication?
This trait reflects self-respect and confidence, but in excess, it can appear arrogant or dismissive.
What is assertiveness?
When you're calm and regulated, your brain is said to be in this “zone.”
What is a ‘window of tolerance’?
This is the emotional state often triggered in someone being intimidated, resulting in withdrawal or silence.
What is fear?
This “Purple Rain” singer died in 2016 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Who is Prince?
This bodily function connects directly to emotional expression and can signal joy, amusement, or even relief.
He is laughter?
This desire to please others can build harmony, but may also lead to self-neglect or resentment.
What is people-pleasing?