Brain Science Names
the part of the brain that tries to protect you by fighting, running away, or freezing
amygdala
What animal do we remember for the amygdala?
guard dog
Your __________ is acting up when you hit someone when they accidently bump into you.
amygdala
the part of the brain that is like a library, it remembers things.
hippocampus
What animal do we remember for the hippocampus?
the never-forget elephant
Your _________ is working when you remember to take a few breaths when you're upset.
PFC- prefrontal cortex
the part of the brain that makes good choices
prefrontal cortex
what animal do we remember for the prefrontal cortex
Your __________ is working when you remember the math lesson from yesterday.
hippocampus